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Synthetic pot detected in samples of ‘gas station heroin’ Neptune’s Fix
Six test samples of Neptune's Fix included more than tianeptine: kavain, a substance used for anxiety, and two different types of synthetic pot. Photo courtesy of U.S. Food and Drug…
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Updated COVID-19 vaccine cuts risk of symptomatic infection in half
Overall, the updated vaccines provided 54% protection against symptomatic infection among healthy adults who were recently vaccinated compared with those who did not get the latest…
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People who get coupons more likely to become hooked on vaping
People who receive coupons for e-cigarettes are 50% more likely to begin vaping, and less likely to quit once they've started, according to a new study. Photo by Adobe…
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Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to higher risk for cognitive problems
Women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) scored lower on cognitive tests than women without the condition, according to a new report. Photo by Alex Green/Pexels…
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Brain stimulation with rehab may restore use of hands, arms after stroke
A combination of targeted brain stimulation therapy, along with intense physical rehabilitation, can restore control of an affected arm or hand after stroke, a new study found.…
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Copycat eyedrops may be contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria, FDA warns
However, samples of the knockoff South Moon eyedrops were contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex, a strain of bacteria that could result in an antibiotic-resistant…
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Many U.S. adults report feeling lonely, survey shows
About one in three U.S. adults said they feel lonely at least once a week, according to a new survey. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Americans are terribly lonely,…
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Risk of dementia rises threefold in year after stroke, study shows
Risks for a dementia diagnosis rose nearly threefold during the first year after a stroke, then subsided to a 1.5-fold higher risk by the five-year mark, a new study found. Photo by…
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Prescription drug costs much higher in U.S. than in other nations, report says
A RAND report published Thursday found U.S. prescription drug prices are much higher than the 33 other nations studied. They average 2.78 times higher. For insulin, U.S. prices…
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Brain benefits more from a walk in nature than in city
EEG data showed that a nature walk lit up brain regions related to executive control, which influences a person's working memory, decision-making, problem-solving and planning,…
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