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26 Aug
High-Potency Pot and the Risk for Psychosis
Marijuana products with high levels of THC increase the risk of psychosis and schizophrenia, according to a new evidence review, but their impact on anxiety and depression remains unclear.
25 Aug
Annual Mental Health Screenings Recommended for Children and Teens
With youth mental health at crisis levels, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines recommending mental, developmental and behavioral health screenings beginning at 6 months of age and continuing annually.
22 Aug
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
In a new study, people with metabolic syndrome were 40% more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
Drowning In Chaos? A New Mindset Can Protect Against Depression, Stress
Struggling to cope with today’s catastrophe-filled world?
Changing your mindset can help protect you from the stress caused by disease outbreaks, wildfires, earthquakes, political uproars and traumatic life events, researchers say.
People given a one-hour class in shifting their mindset — to see growth opportunities amids...
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Heart Patients Urged To Seek Vaccination For Common Infectious Diseases
It is vital that people with heart disease get vaccinated against common infectious diseases like COVID-19, influenza and RSV, a new clinical guideline says.
Vaccination can protect the heart health of people who’ve been diagnosed with heart disease, says the new guidance from the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
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- August 27, 2025
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More Women In Study Reveals Heart Risk For Men
Recruiting more women to clinical trials for heart devices can improve care for all cardiac patients, a new study argues.
A trial investigating the effectiveness of implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) wound up revealing vital information because researchers made sure nearly half the study participants were female, researchers reporte...
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- August 27, 2025
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Child Gun Wounds More Common In Poor Neighborhoods
Children living in poor neighborhoods are up to 20 times more likely to be hospitalized for a gunshot wound, a new study says.
These hospitalizations most often are the result of unintentional shootings, caused by mishandling or accidental discharge of a firearm, researchers added.
“Our study shows that where you and your famil...
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- August 27, 2025
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The Experts' Guide to Safely Pumping, Storing And Thawing Breast Milk
Breastfeeding offers many benefits, from emotional bonding to better nutrition and immune support. But for parents who need to pump and store breast milk, handling it safely is key.
“Parents often feel nervous about food safety when handling and storing their breast milk,” said Dr. Patricia Campbell, a pediatrician and lactatio...
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- August 26, 2025
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U.S. Resident Diagnosed With Rare Screwworm Parasite After Travel
A Maryland resident has recovered after being diagnosed with New World screwworm — the first reported U.S. case in years that's tied to travel in a country with an outbreak.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the case on Aug. 4, after the person returned from El Salvador. State health officials said t...
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- August 26, 2025
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