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NSAIDs are widely used to relieve pain, fever and to reduce inflammation Researchers found diclofenac had the strongest list compared with ibuprofen By Emily Stearn, Health Reporter For Mailonline Updated: 18:47 EDT, 6 September 2023
Blood
Use of common painkillers alongside hormonal contraception linked to heightened risk of blood clots
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Credit: CC0 Public Domain Women who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers alongside hormonal contraception appear to be at a small increased risk of blood clots known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), finds a large Danish study published by The BMJ today. The risk was greater in women using combined oral contraceptives containing third or fourth generation progestins, […]
Cardiovascular
High intake of several emulsifier E numbers linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk
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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain High intake of several emulsifiers (part of the “E numbers” group of food additives), widely used in industrially processed foods to improve texture and extend shelf-life, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), suggests a study published by The BMJ today. Given that these food additives are used ubiquitously […]
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Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Taking common painkillers while on the pill may lead to a small increased risk of blood clots, research suggests. Experts said that while the risk is low, women should be informed of […]
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Some 12,000 new blood donors from black backgrounds are needed to help save the lives of patients with sickle cell disease, according to the NHS Blood Service. Sickle cell, the UK’s fastest-growing genetic disorder, is more common within the black community and ethnically matched blood provides the best treatment. Many with the condition need the […]
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It’s officially nearing the end of summer and beginning of the 2023-24 school year, which means busy schedules; however, the American Red Cross is reminding people that blood donations remain crucial in saving lives. Blood for patients in need is generated solely through volunteer donations, a Red Cross release states. “Please make time to give […]
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Kenneth Branagh’s “Haunting in Venice” is a dark, moody ghost story that, no doubt, will draw comparisons to numerous haunted house movies, both classic and contemporary. The film, the third in Branagh’s series of Agatha Christie adaptations, tells the story of detective Hercule Poirot (Branagh) as he investigates the death of a young girl and […]
Congenital disorders
New study spotlights radiation exposure from medical imaging for children with Down syndrome
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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Children with Down syndrome often undergo extensive medical tests, including imaging, that may use ionizing radiation. At the same time, genetic disorders like Down syndrome have an established increased risk of certain cancers, making exposure to radiation early in life less than ideal. Until recently, little research had been done to […]
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023 In an effort to address the growing blood supply crisis in Orange County, the City of Irvine and UCI Health are partnering together to host a blood drive event Tuesday, September 19, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at Lakeview Senior Center in Irvine. Donations received will help provide critical care for patients at […]
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A new study found that 1 in 3 men aged 15 and older carry at least one type of HPV, and 1 in 5 have high-risk cancer-causing HPV types. According to a study published in The Lancet Global Health, globally, about 31% of men had any type of HPV, with 21% having high-risk HPV. HPV […]