Expanding pharmacists’ role for patients with hypertension could prevent 15 million heart attacks and save $1.1 trillion over 30 years, VCU-led study finds

If pharmacists had a larger role in prescribing medications to control blood pressure, they could prevent more than 15 million heart attacks, nearly 8 million strokes and more than 4 million cases each of angina and heart failure in the U.S. over 30 years, according to a new Virginia Commonwealth University-led study. The study, “Cost-Effectiveness of Pharmacist Prescribing for Managing […]

10 Best Places to Celebrate Diwali in the UK

Diwali is one of the most cherished and vibrant festivals celebrated by millions around the world. The UK, with its rich cultural diversity, has embraced Diwali with open arms, making it a spectacular, multicultural extravaganza.  Diwali made its way to the UK several decades ago, primarily through Indian and South Asian communities. The earliest Diwali celebrations in the UK can […]

Cigarette style warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption

Cigarette style graphic warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption, according to new research published today (1 November). The study suggests the use of warning labels on meat options could improve public health and reduce the UK’s carbon footprint. The team from Durham University tested a range of warning labels including those which warn people of the damage to climate, […]

Deepfake Video of Rashmika Mandanna goes Viral Online

A deepfake video of Rashmika Mandanna has been doing the rounds on social media platforms lately. In the video, a woman is seen entering an elevator. However, it is morphed to show Rashmika’s face. While some social media users were tricked into believing that the woman is Rashmika, others pointed out that it is an AI-generated edited video and the […]

UK researchers lead study identifying varied factors in buprenorphine users and urine drug testing

A study by a team of researchers across the country, including two from the University of Kentucky, is the first to demonstrate a connection between the characteristics of patients receiving buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and the use of urine drug testing. Lindsey Hammerslag, Ph.D., an assistant research professor in the Division of Biomedical Informatics in the UK College of Medicine, […]

Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Finally Gets a Premiere Date — Plus 2 More Spinoffs

Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 finally gets a premiere date as Paramount Network announces two more Spinoffs. Finally, some good news for Yellowstone fans. Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 now has a release window. Paramount Network confirmed on Thursday, November 2, that season 5’s second half will premiere in November 2024. The second part of season five will mark the […]