Teen Develops Critical Brain Condition From 'Scromiting' Linked to Marijuana Use
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A 15-year-old experienced severe neurological issues, including cognitive and movement problems, attributed to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome.
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Nicotine Vapes More Effective for Smoking Cessation Than Traditional Aids, Study Finds
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A meta-analysis of 80 trials indicates vaping increases smoking cessation success rates by approximately 60%.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Imported Eggs Sees 25% Case Increase
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Health officials report over 50 new cases and one death as investigations point to imported eggs used in food service.
The Link Between Body Weight and Breast Cancer
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A breast cancer survivor reflects on the potential role of excess weight and past psychiatric drug use in her diagnosis.
Family-Involved Mental Health Treatment Reduces Hospital Admissions, Study Suggests
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A University College London study indicates that the Open Dialogue approach, which involves patients' families and support networks, leads to fewer psychiatric hospital admissions and shorter stays.
AI Assists in World's First Live Brain Surgery, Tumor Removed
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A patient in London has undergone a groundbreaking procedure where artificial intelligence provided real-time guidance to surgeons operating on a brain tumor, potentially preserving his sight.
UK Faces 'Hidden Epidemic' of Fatty Liver Disease With Diagnoses Surging Five-Fold
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Experts warn of millions of undetected cases of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), urging routine testing for high-risk patients.
UK Faces 'Hidden Epidemic' of Fatty Liver Disease, Study Warns
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Experts reveal a five-fold surge in diagnoses of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, with millions of cases potentially undetected.
FDA Approves Novel Pancreatic Cancer Drug Targeting KRAS Mutations
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The new medication, daraxonrasib, offers a potential survival benefit for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.