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These three issues pose a greater threat to physical and mental health than Covid-19
Summary: Although it appears that Covid-19 is now almost over, experts warn that the US healthcare system is facing some other severe threats. It…
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Psilocybin may help overcome alcohol use disorder (AUD)
Summary: Heave drinking, binge drinking, and AUD are significant social and health problems. Many people struggle to say no to alcohol despite realizing the…
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Prescription Opioid Misuse in Young Adults Falls to Record Levels
Summary: A new annual survey report by the University of Michigan shows that opioid misuse in young adults has fallen to a new record…
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Researchers identify a new way in which the blood-brain barrier (BBB) may contribute to neurological disorders
Summary: Early studies show that BBB disruption is found in those diagnosed with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s. However, till now, researchers have assumed BBB…
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A Significant Problem Of Ill-managed Chronic Pain In Those Living With Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Summary: Chronic pain is among the most common comorbidities in those being treated for opioid use disorder (OUD). However, a new study found that…
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Poor physical and mental health in some adults related to childhood abuse
Summary: Childhood abuse is not rare in the US and affects about one in seven children. It is well known that such a trauma…
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AHA says that treating addiction is key to managing heart infection in those who inject drugs
Summary: The incidence of a heart infection or endocarditis is unusually high in those who inject drugs due to syringe contamination. Moreover, AHA says…
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Tele Help for Mental Health is Accessible, but Experts are Skeptical of its Benefits
Summary: In recent years, many telehealth platforms have sprung up. Tele mental help has some distinct benefits like accessibility and lower cost. However, experts…
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High sugar consumption may blunt your ability to sense sweetness
Summary: It appears that consuming too much sugar may reduce the sense of sweetness. A new study found that if rats were fed a…
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Your Diet can Influence your Mental Health
Summary: In recent years, a field called nutritional psychiatry has been emerging fast as researchers realize that those living with mental health disorders may…