West Virginia starts distributing funds from the settlement of opioid lawsuits

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is issuing the first checks from a fund established by the settlement of opioid lawsuits in the state, which has by far the nation’s highest drug overdose death rate. The Kanawha County Commission said Thursday it received a $2.9 million check and plans to discuss how it will be spent … Read more

Why a popular blender is being recalled across North America – National

Blenders are a common Christmas gift, but a well-known line is being recalled across Canada and the U.S. because it could burst into flames or slash people. Health Canada is telling Canadians to stop using the BlendJet 2 Portable Blender immediately, warning it can “overheat or catch fire, and the blender blades can break off, … Read more

Girl, 3, diagnosed with rare cancer after bruises appeared around her eyes

When parents Scott and Natalie Bolton first noticed their daughter Ava was pale and lethargic in December 2022 they thought she might have picked up a virus. The three-year-old was also vomiting. But when she started walking with a limp and then developed bruising around her eyes they sought medical help. Scott, 34, recalled: “She … Read more

12 Tips for Nighttime Heartburn Relief

Nighttime heartburn affects four out of five people who suffer regular heartburn and acid reflux. The discomfort and bitter taste can make sleep uncomfortable, even elusive. While over-the-counter and prescription drugs can treat symptoms once you have heartburn, “the cornerstone of treatment for any disease or disorder is prevention,” say Lawrence J. Cheskin, MD, and … Read more

Mexican president inaugurates centralized ‘super pharmacy’ to supply medicines to all of Mexico

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s president is inaugurating a ‘super pharmacy’ in a bid to end the woes of patients throughout the country who are often told they need a specific medicine — but the hospital in question doesn’t have it. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s solution was to outfit a big warehouse on the outskirts … Read more

Mexican president inaugurates centralized 'super pharmacy' to supply medicines to all of Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president is inaugurating a ‘super pharmacy’ in a bid to end the woes of patients throughout the country who are often told they need a specific medicine — but the hospital in question doesn’t have it. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s solution was to outfit a big warehouse on the … Read more

Avoid taking paracetamol after drinking alcohol, pharmacist warns

At Christmas and New Year we probably drink more alcohol than we would at any other time of the year. Severe headaches, dizziness, sickness and dehydration can all be uncomfortable consequences of drinking one too many. While there are no complete cures for a hangover, many of us rely on painkillers as quick symptom relief. … Read more

Ohio’s GOP governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a measure Friday that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors and transgender athletes’ participation in girls and women’s sports, in a break from members of his party who championed the legislation. GOP lawmakers hold enough seats to override DeWine’s veto, but if or when they would … Read more