'Unambiguous': Ketamine Is an Opioid, New Molecular Evidence Shows
ScienceAlertby Michelle Starr·26 Aug 2026
Ketamine is a weird chimera of a drug. It does so many different things. It acts as an anesthetic, painkiller, dissociative drug, hallucinogen, and unusually fast-acting antidepressant.
Otti commissions 80-bed Obingwa hospital, renames it after late Chima Ubani
Premium Timesby Press Release·26 Aug 2026
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Tuesday, 25 August 25, commissioned the newly remodeled, digitally equipped 80-bed Obingwa General Hospital and renamed it in honour of an illustrious son of...
High vigilance necessary for H1N1, no cause for panic, says Indian Medical Association; warns against antibiotics use
Hindustan Timesby Shubham Pandey·26 Aug 2026
High vigilance necessary for H1N1, no cause for panic, says Indian Medical Association; warns against antibiotics use According to the advisory, ICMR has confirmed that the circulating virus...
Simple vaccine could slash risk of dementia and heart disease
Mail Onlineby Zoe Hardy·26 Aug 2026
- For confidential advice, call Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 - Alzheimer's Society's symptoms checker can help spot the signs of dementia - READ MORE: Are YOU at...
NHS shingles jab could lower risk of stroke and heart attacks
The Independentby Storm Newton·26 Aug 2026
Fresh research indicates that the shingles vaccination currently administered by the NHS could significantly reduce the likelihood of suffering from stroke, heart failure and heart disease.
Dog treat founder eats her own products, even packs them in her kids' lunches
FOX Newsby Teresa Mull·26 Aug 2026
It's National Dog Day, and one dog treat creator thinks dogs should be included in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, which emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods.
Trump Puts Autistic Kids in the Spotlight and Cuts Agencies Built To Protect Them - KFF Health News
KFF Health Newsby Claire Sibonney·26 Aug 2026
Trump Puts Autistic Kids in the Spotlight and Cuts Agencies Built To Protect Them At Chain of Lakes Elementary School in Winter Haven, Florida, Josette Smith’s 9-year-old son, Ethan, gets to do...
Her Breast MRI Was Approved, But That Didn’t Mean Her Insurance Would Pay - KFF Health News
KFF Health Newsby Lauren Sausser·26 Aug 2026
Last year, Stephanie Halver’s primary care doctor consulted a risk assessment tool to calculate her chances of one day developing breast cancer.
Cockroaches found in food preparation, storage areas of prominent Bengaluru clubs; notices issued
The South Firstby South First Desk·26 Aug 2026
Cockroaches found in food preparation, storage areas of prominent Bengaluru clubs; notices issued Officials also checked drinking water and cooking oil as part of the drive.
Nigeria Health Watch launches tracker to hold 2027 candidates accountable for health promises
Premium Timesby Fortune Eromonsele·26 Aug 2026
Nigeria Health Watch has launched a tool to track and assess healthcare promises made by political parties and candidates ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, as it pushes for clearer and...
Tesco urgently warns customers of food poisoning — 'stay home for 48 hours'
Daily Express :by Mia O'Hare·26 Aug 2026
Shoppers who have recently picked up an item from Tesco are being urged to check the packaging straight away and stop eating it immediately.
Tesco issues 'do not eat' warning for popular salad
Mail Onlineby Zoe Hardy·26 Aug 2026
- READ MORE: Record one in seven now on antidepressants as pill use rockets - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Tesco is urgently recalling its Finest Mozzarella Pearls...
H1N1 surge: IMA urges caution, warns against self-medication with antibiotics and antivirals
The Hinduby ANI·26 Aug 2026
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday (August 26, 2026) issued a public health advisory on the seasonal surge in Influenza A (H1N1), or swine flu, during the monsoon, urging people not...
What happens to your body when you eat more pulses? Five effects you need to know
The Conversation UKby Lewis C. E. Mason, Lecturer in Microbiology, Kingston University·26 Aug 2026
Lentils, beans and chickpeas have been feeding people for thousands of years. Lentils are among the world’s earliest cultivated crops, with archaeological evidence tracing them back to the...
How fake doctors ran Hyderabad clinics for years, some for 26, treating up to 100 patients a day
The South Firstby Sumit Jha·26 Aug 2026
Synopsis: Hyderabad Task Force arrested 11 people accused of posing as doctors and practising medicine without valid qualifications.
Naidu discusses tightening of pilot drug testing rules with officials, airlines
Hindustan Timesby Neha LM Tripathi·26 Aug 2026
Naidu discusses tightening of pilot drug testing rules with officials, airlines Redrafting of the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) after consultations was among the issues discussed with officials...
All you need to know about: scoliosis
The Hinduby R Sujatha·26 Aug 2026
Everyone has heard of the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt. What many may not know however, is that the renowned sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medallist has scoliosis, a condition affecting...
All you need to know about: sarcoidosis
The Hinduby R Sujatha·26 Aug 2026
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition that can affect several organs. A disease of unknown etiology or chronic inflammation can lead to permanent scarring of the affected tissues.
Psoriasis cases are on the rise, say dermatologists. What are the causes and how do you treat the condition?
The Hinduby R Sujatha·26 Aug 2026
Psoriasis (so-ri’a-sis, a word of Greek origin) is a chronic skin disorder in which red, scaly plaques appear on the skin.
Advanced air filters in operation theatres offer no extra benefit towards infection prevention in cataract surgeries: study
The Hinduby R Sujatha·26 Aug 2026
A study across the various units of a premier eye care hospital in southern India has found that using advanced air filters in operation theatres offers no added benefit to infection prevention in...
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