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Ketamine, a substance known for its mind-altering effects, has recently emerged as a new method for pain management. However, there is limited research and regulation surrounding its use.

U.S. physicians are reducing their reliance on opioid pain medications and turning to a different option for challenging pain: ketamine, an older surgical drug that has gained popularity as a psychedelic treatment. In recent times, there has been a significant increase in the number of ketamine prescriptions, fueled by clinics and telehealth services that prioritize

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The United States has mandated that a drug distribution company located in Puerto Rico pay a sum of $12 million as a result of an opioid-related case.

The U.S. Justice Department announced on Monday that a major distributor of pharmaceutical drugs in Puerto Rico has been instructed to pay $12 million for failing to report numerous suspicious orders for controlled substances. Drogueria Betances, LLC has been charged with failing to report a minimum of 655 fentanyl orders and a minimum of 113

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Senator Chris Murphy’s fight against loneliness: “I value it.”

Senator Chris Murphy engaged in conversations with individuals about their personal experiences during his yearly journey across Connecticut in the previous month. He has recognized loneliness as a significant health issue following the pandemic and believes that the government can play a role in addressing it. Photo courtesy of Senator Chris Murphy’s office. Senator Chris

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The USDA reports that there is a shortage of milk cartons impacting school lunchrooms in New York, California, and other states.

Schools across the country are struggling to find substitutes for the small cartons of milk typically served with school lunches, which may become scarce in some cafeterias. According to suppliers in the dairy industry and state officials, the issue is not a lack of milk, but rather the use of cardboard cartons for packaging and

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Israel’s fortified underground blood bank processes unprecedented amounts as troops move into Gaza

After Hamas fighters launched an assault on southern Israel on October 7, the nation’s recently fortified blood bank, located underground, quickly sprang into action. Workers swiftly transferred equipment to the bunker and began rescuing individuals. The opening of the Marcus National Blood Services Center in Ramla, near Tel Aviv, was originally planned to take place

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The Matthew Perry Foundation was created in honor of the deceased star of the television show “Friends” with the goal of aiding individuals struggling with addiction.

A foundation has been created in honor of Matthew Perry, less than a week after his passing, to assist individuals struggling with addiction. “Inspired by Matthew Perry’s unwavering dedication to aiding those battling addiction, we begin a mission to commemorate his legacy through the creation of the Matthew Perry Foundation. Guided by his own words

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As billions of dollars are poured into combatting the opioid crisis in the US, a particular county serves as an example of effective recovery methods.

FINDLAY, Ohio (AP) — Communities ravaged by America’s opioid epidemic are starting to get their share of a $50 billion pie from legal settlements. The majority of the funds are designated for addressing the overdose crisis and preventing further fatalities. But how? This could indicate a similarity between the appearance of certain locations and the

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Authorities in California have verified two instances of dengue, a disease carried by mosquitoes that is uncommonly spread in the United States.

Two individuals in Southern California have contracted dengue fever despite not traveling outside the United States, a country where this mosquito-borne illness is uncommon, according to health officials. Last month, officials confirmed that a resident of Pasadena had contracted dengue, but they are now in the process of recovering. The Pasadena Public Health Department made

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