Taking certain opioids while on commonly prescribed antidepressants may increase the risk of overdose
Certain SSRIs can inhibit the breakdown of opioids in the body. Glasshouse Images/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesTaking oxycodone at...
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Drug misuse and suicidal behaviour more common on the anniversary of a parent’s death – new research
Risk of hospitalisation was higher in the same month their parent died, as well as during the two months following....
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Maintaining friendships after a dementia diagnosis can spur feelings of joy and self-worth
The need for friendship does not diminish with age. (Shutterstock)What would our lives be like if we could no longer...
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Killing prisoners for transplants: Forced organ harvesting in China
A limited supply of donor organs, paired with a massive demand for transplants, has fuelled the global organ trafficking industry,...
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Seven reasons Nordic walking is better for you than the normal kind
Nordic walking may be a great way to boost the benefits of your regular strolls. Jacek Chabraszewski/ ShutterstockHave you ever...
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The Nordic diet: fans claim it rivals its Mediterranean counterpart for health benefits – here’s what we know
Fatty fish, such as salmon, are a staple of the Nordic diet. Christin Klose/ ShutterstockEvery month there seems to be...
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Nature is the world’s original pharmacy – returning to medicine’s roots could help fill drug discovery gaps
Around 75% of antibiotics, including penicillin and amphotericin B, are derived from natural products. Aphiwat Chuangchoem/EyeEm via Getty ImagesWhile humans...
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The power of short breaks, movement and other practices on improving mental health – 4 essential reads
Exercising with loved ones is one way to support mental well-being. Commercial Eye/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesAs of July...
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Hepatitis in children: scientists have found a possible cause for the mystery outbreak
Adenoviruses are common in children, causing infections such as mild colds and pinkeye. Christoph Burgstedt/ ShutterstockBetween April and July of...
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Rise in tics is caused by a known condition – and its not all due to TikTok
Peter Snaterse/ShutterstockA recent Channel 4 TV programme, Britain’s Tourette Mystery – Scarlett Moffatt Investigates, promised to explain why there has...
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