Verywell Health

More than 35,000 people are newly diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the U.S. each year, but there are medications to lower the risk of contracting the serious disease. Now, there may be a new drug to help lower the risk of getting infected with the virus—and it’s already FDA-approved.

This Existing Drug Shows 100% Success Rate for HIV Prevention

The Independent

Using nasal sprays at the first sign of a sore throat, cough, cold or flu could stop full-blown symptoms from developing and help speed up recovery, according to the largest trial of its kind.Data from nearly 14,000 adults has shown over-the-counter gel and saline sprays cut the number of days spent feeling ill with sinus and chest infections, flu and cold by around 20%.The benefits were greater for those who used the sprays around six times a day, the researchers said.People using nasal sprays were also less likely to be prescribed antibiotics compared to those receiving the usual standard care,...

Over-the-counter nasal sprays may keep coughs, colds and flu at bay, trial shows

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Investigated for Cancer Prevention Use

Muscle And Fitness

Sometimes, pain can be your friend. Pain can be a helpful reminder when you are moving, letting you know when you are overexerting a muscle, putting too much stress on a joint, or placing too much load on a tendon or ligament. Other times, pain can be more than just...

How Physical Therapy Contributes to Pain Management

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

Cheryl E Preston

You may have seen tennis shoes across telephone wires in Virginia and wondered about their significance.I was initially told this was done in honor of someone who had died from gun violence in the area.

Tennis shoes on wires across Virginia have different meanings

Diabetic neuropathy can worsen over a period of many years. If it continues to progress, it can lead to potentially serious complications. Managing your blood sugar can help slow progression, especially for type 1 diabetes. Untreated diabetes can lead to a range of complications. These include damage to the nerves...

Diabetic Neuropathy Progression: What to Know

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What You Should Never, Ever Do if You Get a Hepatitis C Diagnosis, Doctors Warn

NHS is offering a new 10-minute injection to slow the progression of multiple sclerosis or MS in patients across Great Britain. The medicine, Ocrelizumab, sold under the brand name Ocrevus, is given as infusions, which could take four to five hours or more in hospital. Now, the patients can receive...

NHS Rolls Out Ocrelizumab Injection For Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Emotional aspects of diabetes are not as easy to “count” as blood sugar or carbohydrate intake. About 30 percent of people with diabetes experience significant emotional distress related to their condition. While underutilized, there are several resources available to support emotional aspects of diabetes care. This post was...

The Emotional Side of Diabetes

The U.S. has entered the “fourth wave” of the overdose epidemic, characterized by skyrocketing use of stimulants like methamphetamine. A new study found that a duo of drugs is effective at curbing methamphetamine-positive drug tests by 27% compared to a placebo. “These findings have important implications for pharmacological...

No FDA-Approved Meth Treatments Exist, But New Study Offers Hope

Vision Pet Care

Cats are cherished companions, captivating us with their grace, independence, and playful antics. A question often pondered by cat enthusiasts is, "How long do cats really live?" Understanding the typical lifespans of our feline friends can help us provide the best care throughout their lives. This article delves into the factors affecting cat longevity, the average lifespan of different breeds, and ways to ensure a long, healthy life for your cat.

Typical Cat Lifespans - How Long Do They Really Live?

Over thirty years as a physician, I have proudly and intentionally developed my subspecialty in pain management. As an interventional physiatrist, it is my chosen calling to improve the quality of life of people in pain and help them get moving again. I’ve had the privilege of overseeing many remarkable recoveries, including those by patients who had little hope when they first came to my office. Though this has been enormously satisfying, I’ve noticed a troubling trend in recent years.

30 years in pain management: Transforming lives beyond opioids

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

HCPLive spoke with Joshua M. Cohen, MD, MPH, to discuss a post-hoc analysis of a phase 3 study that showed buprenorphine may be effective at reducing fentanyl use. A post hoc analysis suggests buprenorphine (Brixadi) may be effective for treating opioid use disorder (OUD) with fentanyl use and extended-release subcutaneous injected formulation may help in reducing fentanyl use.1.

Extended-Release Subcutaneous Buprenorphine Injection May Reduce Fentanyl Use

Virginia soap fans, if you have been watching The Bold and the Beautiful recently, you have heard Will Spencer's name mentioned quite a bit. Soap Opera Digest has revealed that the character will soon be back on screen portrayed by Crew Morrow.

The Bold and the Beautiful Breaking News: Josh Morrow's son Crew Morrow is the new Will Spencer

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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Pharmacist Spotlight: Cassandra Esperant, PharmD, AAHIVP

Tell us a bit about your career and what you do now. I am currently a clinical pharmacist focusing on HIV prevention. In order to help...

Pharmacist Spotlight: Cassandra Esperant, PharmD, AAHIVP

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