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Virtual reality program may help people fight hoarding
Hoarding disorder, which strikes more than 2.5% of Americans, has only been defined as a mental health condition for 10 years, and it's both debilitating and hard to treat. Photo…
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Mediterranean diet may prevent PTSD, study shows
Eating red and processed meats was associated with having PTSD symptoms, a new study found. Eating plant-based foods was not associated with having PTSD symptoms. Photo by…
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CVS pulling popular cold medications from shelves
CVS Health plans to pull cold medications that contain phenylephrine from its store shelves after federal regulators determined recently that the decongestant doesn't work. Oral…
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Tropical diseases may be spreading via infected dogs brought to U.S.
The Leishmania parasite may be gaining a foothold in U.S. sand flies when they feed on infected dogs brought into the country by well-meaning dog rescue organizations. Photo by…
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Marching band injuries strike a sour note in emergency rooms
1 of 3 | Marching bands often put on spectacular shows, but being in one is a physically demanding activity that can cause disabling injuries. File Photo by Christine…
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Adults who live alone may have greater risk of cancer
Researchers from the American Cancer Society showed that U.S. adults who live alone had a 32% higher risk of cancer death than those who live with others. Photo by pasja1000/Pixabay…
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Telehealth may boost treatment retention for opioid use disorder
Researchers report that those who started buprenorphine treatment via telehealth had an increased likelihood of staying in treatment longer compared to those who started the…
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Injuries from e-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards rise sharply
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a new report Tuesday showing that injuries associated with micro-mobility devices increased nearly 21% in 2022 alone,…
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Long COVID linked to drop in serotonin levels
Long COVID appears to trigger a drop in levels of the chemical serotonin, which may explain such symptoms as fatigue, brain fog and memory loss, new research suggests. Photo by…
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Walking, golfing may improve cognitive function, study shows
A new study found that walking about 3.7 miles or playing 18 holes of golf improved cognitive function. Nordic walking, a type of full-body walking using poles, showed the same…
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