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Vaping may cause increased inflammation of the brain, heart, lungs, and colon
Vaping may cause inflammation in the brain, heart, lungs and colon. A new study found that vape aerosols raised inflammatory markers (chemical signs of…
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Adverse Conditions In Early Childhood May Cause Changes In Non-neuronal Brain Cells, Thus Increasing The Risk Of Mental Health Disorders
Adverse childhood conditions raise the risk of mental health disorders in adulthood, and a new study shows one way it happens. In young mice,…
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These three issues pose a greater threat to physical and mental health than Covid-19
Three threats now pose a greater risk to US physical and mental health than Covid-19. They are inflation, too few nurses and burnout among…
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Psilocybin may help overcome alcohol use disorder (AUD)
Yes. In a JAMA study of 100 adults with alcohol use disorder, adding two doses of psilocybin to 12 weeks of psychotherapy doubled the…
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Prescription Opioid Misuse in Young Adults Falls to Record Levels
Prescription opioid misuse in young adults has fallen to a record low. The University of Michigan’s annual survey found only about 1.7% of young…
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Researchers identify a new way in which the blood-brain barrier (BBB) may contribute to neurological disorders
The blood-brain barrier may contribute to neurological disorders by doing more than blocking molecules. A new study suggests the barrier also changes how neurons…
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A Significant Problem Of Ill-managed Chronic Pain In Those Living With Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Chronic pain is the most common condition alongside opioid use disorder (OUD). When it is poorly managed, it drives relapse. In a Journal of…
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Poor physical and mental health in some adults related to childhood abuse
Childhood abuse can harm health well into old age. A new study looked at older adults who were abused as kids. They had almost…
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AHA says that treating addiction is key to managing heart infection in those who inject drugs
Treating the addiction is the key to managing a heart infection (endocarditis) in people who inject drugs, the American Heart Association says. Without addiction…
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Tele Help for Mental Health is Accessible, but Experts are Skeptical of its Benefits
Telehealth for mental health is easier to reach and cheaper, but experts are skeptical of its benefits. Therapists on many platforms are poorly paid…