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An extremely popular nerve pain drug commonly given to those suffering from low-back issues has been linked to impaired mental health including dementia and mild cognitive impairment. The risk was present after six or more prescriptions were filled.If you suffer from chronic back pain – or a range of other types of persistent neurological pain – chances are you’ve been prescribed gabapentin to offer some relief at one point or another. Although it’s not entirely clear how the drug works, it seems to block pain signals to the brain while also mediating its electrical activity. Gabapentin, which is also used…

I love getting my hands in the dirt every chance I can get. Whether it’s weeding in the morning while soaking in the sunshine, or destressing after a rough day. I’ve learned a lot over the years and have continued to make changes in my vegetable gardens as I’ve grown. One of these helpful strategies has been succession planting. If you’ve ever wished your harvests would last longer or you could get more food from the same amount of garden space, this technique is worth learning. Succession planting can help stretch your growing season and minimize waste. Plus, it can…

Many assumed that the advent of the sportier CX-50 would mean the end of the more sedate CX-5 crossover from Mazda. Instead, Mazda is bringing an all-new model of the CX-5 for 2026, making it bigger and more spacious than the outgoing version. This helps differentiate it from the CX-50 while offering an option that sits between that smaller model and the larger CX-70. The new 2026 Mazda CX-5 gains about 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in length and about 3 inches (7.6 cm) in wheelbase. It’s also half an inch (1.3 cm) wider. These gains in body size translate to…

Consumers can still get hit with surprise bills from ground ambulance rides, as protection from such charges wasn’t covered in the federal No Surprises act. PBNJ Productions/Tetra images RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption PBNJ Productions/Tetra images RF/Getty Images Nicole Silva’s 4-year-old daughter was headed to a relative’s house near the southern Colorado town of La Jara when a vehicle T-boned the car she was riding in. A cascade of ambulance rides ensued — a ground ambulance to a local hospital, an air ambulance to Denver, and another ground ambulance to Children’s Hospital Colorado. Silva’s daughter was on Medicaid, which…

Ask anyone in the USA, and they’ll tell you that hippy-dippy, Tesla-lovin’ California is the most EV-friendly state. But what if I told you it’s not even in the top 10?That’s exactly what the latest study from Hasbrook & Hasbrook Personal Injury Lawyers reveals. It looked at all 50 US states and scored them based on how easy they make it to own an electric vehicle.The rating takes into account factors including the number of charging ports per 100 square miles (259 sq km) and charging stations per 1,000 square miles (2,590 sq km), road safety, the state’s climate, and…

The high number of U.S. measles cases this year has been fueled by a Texas outbreak. Three people have died. Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images The U.S. has reported 1,288 measles cases this year — the highest number in 33 years, according to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The last time the U.S. saw more measles cases was in 1992, eight years before the disease was declared eliminated in the country. “We’re seeing a lot more measles transmission than we are used to,” says Caitlin Rivers. She’s the director…

Humans have been getting infected by ancient bacteria and viruses for at least 37,000 years. Now, for the first time, pathogen DNA has uncovered a pivotal disease “turning point” that happened 6,500 years ago, during which our biology and society created a perfect storm that would forever change our evolutionary path.Scientists from Curtin University in Australia and Denmark’s University of Copenhagen have, for the first time, traced the evolutionary timeline of harmful microbes that infected ancient humans across Europe and Asia, in the process revealing a dramatic shift in disease risk that coincided with the emergence of farming animals. Analyzing…

In late May, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed COVID-19 vaccines from the recommendation list for healthy children and pregnant women. The suit alleges this move violated federal law. aire images/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption aire images/Moment RF/Getty Images A handful of leading medical organizations are suing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over recent changes to federal COVID-19 vaccine recommendations — part of what they characterize as a larger effort to undermine trust in vaccines among the American public. The groups behind the complaint, filed on Monday in federal district court, include the American Academy of…

Remember the movie The Wizard (1989), when Lucas shows off his Nintendo Power Glove and says, “I love the Power Glove. It’s so bad.” English is weird; “Bad” meant good in the late 1980s. Today, “sick” means really cool. Other today-words that come to mind to review the Hoverair would be “slaps”, and “fire,” none of which actually sound like a good thing … where was I going with this?So, drones are pretty much a dime a dozen these days. A million companies are cranking out cheap toy-like rigs, all trying to outdo each other while DJI pretty much dominates…

Tired of eggs for breakfast? You don’t have to resort to highly processed baked goods to have a yummy treat in the morning. These almond flour muffins are a delicious option for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Plus, you can add your favorite mix-ins for a customizable muffin. Most of the time I have eggs, fermented veggies, and even fish for breakfast. While my breakfast choices are a little unconventional at times, I stick with high protein options. Healthy fats for blood sugar regulation are a must too. Almond Flour Muffins Not all of my kids are on board with sardines…