A record number of American men are getting vasectomies as abortion access declines.

Creative Media NewsSunday, 3 September 2023, 22:000

An annual record number of American males are undergoing vasectomies, according to a study. Researchers from the University of Chicago examined annual insurance claims from 57 million individuals and discovered that the number of procedures performed annually increased by 26% between 2014 and 2021. The vessels that transport sperm from the testicles are either severed...

Doctor explains why you rarely feel mosquito bites.

Creative Media NewsSunday, 3 September 2023, 16:000

A physician has explained why you may not initially sense a mosquito bite. Dr. Sermed Mezher of London said mosquito bites are’so high tech’ they’re invisible in a June TikTok video. He explained that only female mosquitoes bite because they require additional nourishment to feed their offspring. You won’t feel anything or maybe a minor...

Women going through IVF and menopause may use inaccurate finger-prick hormone tests.

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 2 September 2023, 4:000

Experts have cautioned that a menopausal woman’s online finger-prick hormone test may provide unreliable results. Online retailers sell finger-prick tests for the hormone oestradiol for between £50 and £180, depending on the test’s features. They are frequently used by women undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or IVF to monitor menopause or fertility levels and can...

Ritalin could help America’s 5 million cocaine users quit.

Creative Media NewsFriday, 1 September 2023, 18:000

A study suggests that the ADHD medication Ritalin could help wean Americans off cocaine. Researchers at the University of Virginia report that animal studies indicate the drug reduces dependence on the white substance and could aid in the treatment of cocaine addiction, although results in humans have been ‘ more mixed’. Now that they have...

Putting on weight in middle age increases early death risk by a third.

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 26 August 2023, 20:000

Research indicates that gaining a few excess pounds in your forties and fifties increases your risk of dying prematurely by almost a third compared to those who maintain a healthy weight during middle age. People with marginally elevated blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar levels who are overweight are up to 30% more likely to...

After salmonella outbreak, CDC advises against ‘kiss or snuggle your turtle’

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 26 August 2023, 12:000

People have been warned against kissing or petting their pet turtles following a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 26 individuals in 11 states. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it was investigating a multistate outbreak of salmonella after nine patients were hospitalized. Salmonellosis is an infection caused by one of...

Doctors advise against throwing kids over ceiling fans.

Creative Media NewsSunday, 20 August 2023, 16:000

Raising your kid on your shoulders or head is fun, but a rotating ceiling fan is dangerous. Experts warn that children impacting ceiling fans are commonly overlooked and can cause serious harm or death. According to a study published in Paediatrics, emergency rooms treated 20,500 ceiling fan-related injuries between 2013 and 2021. Ceiling fan head...

How a dental tongue rinse can detect heart disease risk

Creative Media NewsSunday, 20 August 2023, 10:000

A study suggests that a simple oral rinse administered during an annual dental checkup could aid in the early detection of heart disease risk. Scientists believe that a saliva sample could reveal the disease’s earliest symptoms, which can contribute to heart attacks and strokes. Arterioles grow when blood flows through them, and their impairment can...

The morning after pill and 30p arthritis tablet boost its potency by 50%.

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 19 August 2023, 4:000

Researchers have discovered that the morning-after pill is more effective when consumed in conjunction with an anti-arthritis drug. Levonorgestrel, sold as Levonelle in the UK and Plan B in the US, was 63% effective alone. This increased to 95% when combined with the anti-inflammatory drug piroxicam, which costs approximately 30 pence per dosage. Their findings,...

Scientists discover four new blood-testable breast cancer genes.

Creative Media NewsFriday, 18 August 2023, 20:000

A blood test could better identify breast cancer risk after the discovery of at least four new genes. There are already well-known key breast cancer genes, such as BRCA1. A DNA mutation raised Angelina Jolie’s chance of breast cancer, so she had a mastectomy. One of four new genes discovered by scientists could increase women’s...

Fat Brits should use weight-loss apps to speed up Wegovy ‘miracle’ needles.

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 16 August 2023, 18:000

Overweight Britons will be encouraged to download weight-loss applications to receive their slimming injections more quickly. Wegovy, Ozempic, and Saxenda are available only through specialized clinics. However, according to health officials, doctors are “unable to keep up with demand,” and patients are in dire need of a remedy, as the medication is a crucial weapon...

To reduce wait times, the NHS will receive £250 million to open 900 more hospital beds.

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 16 August 2023, 6:000

NHS will receive £250 million this winter to open 900 hospital beds to reduce wait times and emergency care burden. The funding strategy includes increasing ambulance capacity to drop off patients at A&E faster and respond to new calls. Last night, health experts worried that some beds won’t be available until January, too late to...

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