Kyleena (levonorgestrel) is a prescription intrauterine device (IUD) used to prevent pregnancy. Kyleena can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include headache, acne, and abdominal pain. Some people may experience mild to serious side effects during Kyleena treatment. Examples of the drug’s commonly reported side effects...

Side Effects of Kyleena: What You Need to Know

Nausea, sweating, and diarrhea are just some of the possible symptoms of opioid withdrawal. How soon those symptoms start and how long they last can vary by person, but the general opioid withdrawal timeline can last 1 to 3 weeks. Opioids are a class of drugs originally developed to manage...

Your Guide to the Opioid Withdrawal Timeline

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IS alcohol good for health? It’s a topic that is often contested, and certainly those who like a tipple will prefer to think that drinking in moderation is good for you. Certainly, there has been research that suggests this. But while studies may find antioxidants in red wine are good for the heart, or hops […]

My husband has suddenly lost 4st – should I worry? Dr Zoe Williams urges reader to seek immediate help

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Physicians should routinely ask patients about their use of herbal drug kratom, researchers write in a new commentary. Around one-third of kratom users experience an adverse event, such as cardiac arrest, liver and kidney damage, brain bleeding, and seizures.

Kratom Use Rising Despite Warnings of Cardiac Arrest, Seizures: What to Know

A MUM’S “beautiful” newborn baby died in her arms after she was repeatedly told there was “nothing to worry about.” Louise Martin’s son Joshua was diagnosed with group B strep (GBS) three days after he was born and the infection left to severe complications including brain damage. GBS is the most common cause of infection […]

My ‘beautiful’ newborn baby died in my arms after I was repeatedly told there was ‘nothing to worry about’

Cannabis use is associated with greater risk of developing head and neck cancer, according to a new study. Participants had to meet criteria for cannabis use disorder, but the study didn’t include specific information on cannabis consumption.

Heavy Cannabis Use Linked to High Risk of Head, Neck Cancers

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As more and more people start taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, I was curious about the psychological effects, so I checked in with two mental health professionals to learn more about what happens to your brain when you start Ozempic.

What Happens to Your Brain When You Start Taking Ozempic?

Everyday Health

Learn why avoiding caffeine and alcohol before bed, having a solid sleep routine, and setting a ‘worry time' can help.

Anxiety Disorder Keeping You Awake? 5 Tips for Better Sleep

TheConversationAU

You wake with a sore throat and realise you are sick. Is this going to be a two-day or a two-week illness? Should you go to a doctor or just go to bed? 

Most respiratory illnesses have very similar symptoms at the start: sore throat, congested or runny nose, headache, fatigue and fever. This may progress to a dry cough. 

Best case scenario is that you have “a cold” (which can be any one of hundreds of viruses, most commonly rhinovirus), which is short-lived and self-limiting. 

But some respiratory illnesses can be much more serious. Here is a brief guide...

I feel sick. How do I know if I have the flu, COVID, RSV or something else?

BSS is a rare genetically inherited syndrome that can affect the way your blood clots. While dangerous in some situations, when well managed, it does not typically affect the life span. Bernard-Soulier syndrome (BSS) is an inherited bleeding disorder. People with this condition have abnormally large blood platelets. This affects...

What Is Bernard-Soulier Syndrome (BSS)?

I gave up with a sigh. Yet again, I’d spent over half an hour lying in bed, hoping to beckon Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep. His absence was exasperating. Once again, I started my get-to-sleep method. I can’t completely blame my insomnia spells on cold agglutinin disease (CAD)....

What I do when I have trouble falling asleep

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

It is one of those scenes that seems taken straight out of a movie: A pregnant person falls down a flight of stairs, ends up in critical condition, and loses their baby. But are situations like this merely cinematic drama or can falling cause miscarriage?. The simple answer is that,...

Can Falling During Pregnancy Cause a Miscarriage?

Anxiety does not directly cause psychosis. However, the conditions have some similar symptoms, and people who have had severe anxiety for an extended time may experience a psychotic episode. It may be possible for anxiety to lead to psychosis if a person’s anxiety is particularly severe, but not all people...

What to know about anxiety and psychosis

The Guardian

We look at the use of the drugs after a study found millions of people are at risk after being prescribed them

How opioid painkillers work, why they are addictive and how to avoid dependency

Roughly a third of all Americans will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. While leading anti-anxiety medications are generally effective and well-tolerated, they come with problematic drawbacks. In a new study, researchers discovered a signaling pathway that when slowed down via a therapeutic injection, effectively halted anxious behaviors in mice.

Researchers discover an entirely new way to treat anxiety

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

A complete blood count, chemistry profile, immunoglobulin test, and light chain assay are among the important blood tests doctors use to help diagnose multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells that your bone marrow produces. Doctors can help diagnose multiple myeloma using...

How Do Blood Tests Help in Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis?

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Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhDMedically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhDSensory overload occurs when some form of stimulus—like a loud sound, itchy tag, or smelly perfume—overwhelms your ability to comfortably process what you're experiencing. If you're experiencing sensory overload, you might feel the need to escape or find it difficult to communicate your needs. Sometimes, sensory overload can become extremely overloaded, making it easy for your brain to shut off other functions like speech, information processing, and decision-making.Anyone can experience sensory overload, with researchers estimating that 5% to 16% of people deal with it yearly. But it is much more...

What Does It Mean To Have Sensory Overload?

Doctors use fish skin grafts to treat open wounds. This promising new treatment has fewer infections and faster healing than other options.

What Is a Fish Skin Graft?

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Side Effects of Creon: What You Need to Know

Creon (pancrelipase) is a prescription drug used to treat pancreatic insufficiency. Creon can cause mild to serious side effects, including dizziness, stomach pain, and vomiting. Specifically,...

Side Effects of Creon: What You Need to Know

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