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Police seizures of psilocybin mushrooms tripled in five years
The total weight of psilocybin mushrooms seized by law enforcement increased from 498 pounds in 2017 to 1,861 pounds in 2022, according to a new report published Tuesday in the…
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Hearing difficulties can affect the mind
If you're over 65, you likely struggle sometimes to hear conversations clearly, but ignoring that may prompt even more serious health problems, experts say. Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
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Sleep deprivation more common among Black adults exposed to police killings
NYPD officers arrest Black Lives Matter protesters in a clash during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City on May 28, 2020. According to a new study, published Monday in JAMA…
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Many clinics still don’t offer telehealth for mental health needs
Photo by Tumisu/Pixabay Accessing mental health care via telehealth boomed during the pandemic, and it continues to be a valuable resource for patients. However, it…
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Mental health care remains inaccessible to many distressed adults in U.S.
1 of 2 | An increasing number of U.S. adults experienced serious psychological distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and outpatient mental health care remains…
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‘Cognitive reserve’ in brain from healthy living may prevent dementia
New research suggests healthy lifestyles can help stave off dementia, perhaps by building a resilient 'cognitive reserve' in the aging brain. Adobe Stock/HealthDay New…
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Obese people can lower blood pressure with weight-loss drug Zepbound
The weight-loss drug Zepbound provides more health benefits than dropping pounds and controlling diabetes, a new study shows. It also appears to help people with obesity manage…
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More than three-fourths of recovering COVID-19 patients left with insomnia, study finds
A new study by Vietnamese researchers has found that COVID-19 raises the risk of insomnia, particularly among those suffering from anxiety or depression. Photo by Andrea…
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Lead aprons no longer necessary for dental X-rays
The American Dental Association points out that X-ray and other diagnostic technologies have gotten more precise in recent decades, cutting down on the amount of radiation exposure.…
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Dementia was rare in ancient Greece, analysis shows
A new analysis of ancient Greek and Roman medical texts suggests that dementia was extremely rare 2,000 to 2,500 years ago, in the time of Aristotle, Galen and Pliny the Elder.…
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