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Rates of substance use are significantly higher among individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or with sexual identities beyond those categories, according to a novel … Read more
A surge in interest in global experiences is driving record numbers of Tulane University students to study abroad, a trend that reflects a broader national rebound … Read more
The launch of TrumpRx, an online platform aimed at connecting Americans with lower prescription drug prices, has sparked debate and raised questions about its potential impact … Read more
A large-scale study published Thursday, February 19, 2026, offers reassuring news for women considering or currently using hormone therapy to manage menopause symptoms: the treatment is … Read more
For decades, exercise has been the cornerstone of initial treatment recommendations for osteoarthritis, a condition affecting millions worldwide. But a new analysis published in RMD Open … Read more
For years, Paula Sojo experienced a constellation of symptoms – chronic canker sores, debilitating pain, and unexplained blood in her stool – that were dismissed or … Read more
Maintaining healthy potassium levels is crucial for overall health, but imbalances – whether too high or too low – can trigger dangerous heart rhythms, specifically ventricular … Read more
BOURGES, France – The Centre Hospitalier (CH) de Bourges experienced a period of stagnation in 2025, despite increased recruitment efforts and the opening of latest services … Read more
Hypokalemic paralysis, a condition marked by muscle weakness or paralysis due to abnormally low potassium levels, is increasingly recognized as a critical care concern. While often … Read more
The FDA’s recent back-and-forth regarding Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application has injected a dose of uncertainty into the biopharmaceutical industry. Just one week after initially refusing … Read more
The burgeoning field of digital therapeutics is gaining momentum, and South Korean startup LEESOL is at the forefront, recently securing 3 billion Korean won (approximately $2.2 … Read more
Bolivia is battling a growing outbreak of chikungunya fever, with health authorities reporting three deaths and nearly 3,000 confirmed cases as of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. … Read more