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Psychological Stress News: Meditation as Effective as Escitalopram

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) could match the effectiveness of the commonly prescribed antidepressant escitalopram in treating anxiety disorders, according to the latest psychological stress news.

Walking Pneumonia Increasing In Children

A significant increase in walking pneumonia cases among children, largely attributed to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections, is drawing attention from U.S. healthcare professionals.

Can Antibiotics Influence Parkinson’s Disease Risk?

A new study examining the effects of antimicrobial exposure on Parkinson’s disease (PD) risk has revealed insights that could influence prescribing decisions, especially concerning antibiotics and antifungal medications.

How Estrogen Weakens Immune Defenses in Cancer

A recent study sheds light on how estrogen signaling affects immune response in breast cancer, potentially opening pathways for combined anti-estrogen and immunotherapy approaches.

Immune Therapy Shows Cancer-Free Survival For 10 Years

Nearly half of patients with metastatic melanoma treated with a combination of the immune checkpoint inhibitors nivolumab and ipilimumab have survived cancer-free, underscoring the impact of immunotherapy in advanced melanoma.

Duloxetine Recalled Due to Cancer Risks

Duloxetine, a widely used and popular antidepressant, has been recalled by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to the detection of N-nitroso-duloxetine, a chemical suspected of being carcinogenic.

Chronic Pain Progresses 1 Year After Whiplash Injury

Hippocampal functional connectivity may be an early indicator of chronic pain development in patients following whiplash and mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) according to the results of a new study.

Tusi: Mysterious New Drug Trend Rising

Tusi, a new drug blend also known as “pink cocaine,” is gaining traction across Latin America, Europe, and more recently, in the United States.

E. coli Outbreak in 6 States: CDC Latest

The CDC has issued a health alert linking a multistate Escherichia coli (E. coli) outbreak to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders; the outbreak has spanned six states, with one death and numerous hospitalizations reported.

Study Shows Ozempic Reduced Opioid Overdose By 40%

Prescribed drugs for diabetes may also reduce the risk of opioid overdoses and alcohol intoxication in patients struggling with addiction according to the results of a new study.