A former Pennsylvania nurse accused of killing two patients with insulin doses faces additional murder charges and has confessed to trying to kill 19 additional people at multiple locations, authorities said Thursday. In May, Heather Pressdee, 41, admitted to authorities that she had intended to kill three patients under her care with doses of insulin, …
SJS drug reactions: who is affected? (Photo credit: BDS Piotr Marcinski/Shutterstock) Have you developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking a medication? Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a serious skin reaction that occurs after taking certain medications. Medications related to SJS include: Over-the-counter pain relievers (Tylenol, Advil, Aleve and other NSAIDs) Antibiotics Anticonvulsants Antipsychotics …
These weight loss medications have been shown to increase the risk of pancreatitis and other serious digestive disorders. These weight loss medications have been shown to increase the risk of pancreatitis and other serious digestive disorders. Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsu) and liraglutide (Victoza and Saxenda) are GLP-1 agonist drugs that have been praised for …
Courtesy of Novo Nordisk. Pictured is an example of a fake pen at the top and a real Novo Nordisk pen at the bottom. The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency says it has received reports that a very small number of people have been hospitalized after using potentially counterfeit slimming pens. CNN Britain’s …
Top line Long-term exposure to air pollution during and after pregnancy increases a woman’s chances of experiencing postpartum depression, a study published Wednesday suggests, confirming previous research suggesting that prolonged exposure to Air pollution negatively affects mental health. could ease the burden of postpartum depression possibly caused by air pollution. ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Highlights …
Mental Health By Marc Lallanilla Published October 18, 2023, 10:53 a.m. ET Does scrolling through social media contribute to a mental health problem? Probably, according to the author of a recent study, which found that addiction to computer screens, smartphones, TVs, game consoles and other digital devices is linked to mental illness. And while most …
The University of Southern California and the University of Arizona conducted studies that investigated the correlation between sitting 10 hours a day and an increased risk of dementia in adults ages 60 and older, according to the Deseret News. Even people who exercise daily are at greater risk of dementia if they sit for most …