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Dog saved by vets after eating seven chocolate Easter eggs

Dog saved by vets after eating seven chocolate Easter eggs

By Elizabeth Hunter A dog has made a miraculous recovery after eating seven Easter eggs. Owner Katrina Gordon had arranged a display of chocolate for her 3-year-old son, Leo. It consisted of seven Easter eggs and other bars nestled in the back of a toy tractor and covered

New research suggests tattoos could protect against skin cancer

New research suggests tattoos could protect against skin cancer

By Stephen Beech Tattoos protect people from the deadliest form of skin cancer, new research suggests. Melanoma is less common in individuals with several tattoos, with one key caveat, according to the American study. Scientists from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah evaluated 7,000 local people. They

Study finds parents can spot serious illness in children 90% of time

Study finds parents can spot serious illness in children 90% of time

By Stephen Beech Mother really does know best when it comes to their children's health, reveals new research. A parent’s concern is a warning sign - correctly identifying a youngster's sudden severe illness in over 90% of cases, according to the findings. A parent’s intuition

Pharmaceutical logistics in demand as war rattles supply chains

Pharmaceutical logistics in demand as war rattles supply chains

Medicines can stop pain, fight cancer and save lives but are worthless if they get lost in the mail, spoil in a hot warehouse or are stuck on a ship. This is where pharmaceutical logistics comes in -- a fast-growing sector in a world where key supply chains have been

Report: AAMC’s claims that patients are better treated by doctor of same race debunked

(The Center Square) – A new report from medical group Do No Harm debunks claims of the benefits of racial concordance, or the matching of doctors’ and patients’ races, as is proposed in an amicus brief by the Association of American Medical Colleges. Do No Harm’s director of research Jay

Are ADHD medications overprescribed in kids?

Are ADHD medications overprescribed in kids?

Are ADHD medications overprescribed in kids? Are too many kids taking ADHD medication? Understood examines the question of whether stimulant medications for ADHD are overprescribed, which has been around for years. Lately, it’s been coming up more and more. In September 2025, the Make America Healthy Again Commission published

Study finds dental ‘shame’ stops people from seeking oral healthcare

Study finds dental ‘shame’ stops people from seeking oral healthcare

By Stephen Beech Dental "shame" is a key reason why some people don't seek help for oral health issues, according to a study. The negative emotion can lead to avoiding getting treatment for serious dental issues, suggest the findings. Experts say a better understanding of dental