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Removing parasites from the body is a recurring theme in health misinformation on social media. These posts misleadingly suggest that parasitic infections are a common issue and that household items can cure them. As this article will explain, there’s little to no evidence for such claims. There are many differentContinue Reading

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James Melley Senior Social Affairs Producer Family photo Maria Morris’s family says they still have questions about what led to her death A mental health trust says it is planning to install CCTV following the death of a patient in mysterious circumstances. Maria Morris, 44, was found unresponsive at BethlemContinue Reading

Cops on Ketamine? Largely Unregulated Mental Health Treatment Faces Hurdles

Ketamine, long used as an anesthetic or illegal party drug, is being combined with psychotherapy to treat severe depression and post-traumatic stress — a potential tool for those with high trauma rates, like firefighters and police officers. Yet the drug’s stigma and unregulated marketplace leave first responders in uncharted territory…ReadContinue Reading

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Philippa Roxby Health reporter Eating several kiwi fruit a day can help relieve constipation and is a better starting point than worrying about a high-fibre diet, according to new guidance on the condition. The advice says drinking water high in minerals is better for constipation than tap water, and magnesiumContinue Reading