• Single Dose of Psychedelic Curbs Depression, But Study Raises Concerns

    A single psychedelic trip with psilocybin — the mind-altering component of magic mushrooms — appears to lift the fog of major depression in some hard-to-treat patients, a new clinical trial reports. A 25-milligram dose of a synthetic...

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  • Half of Americans Over 50 Are Now Caregivers

    More than half of Americans aged 50 and up are helping an older adult manage tasks ranging from household chores to care for medical conditions, a new national poll shows. Researchers said the findings highlight the critical...

    • Posted November 3, 2022
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  • ‘First Impression’ Factors That Matter When Dating Turns to Love

    When it comes to love, first impressions matter. But what exactly fuels the flames of romance? It turns out that compatibility and popularity are two of the key factors shaping who people pursue as potential partners, a...

    • Posted November 3, 2022
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  • AHA News: Upping Your Step Count, Even in Small Amounts, May Increase Life Span

    THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Adding 1,000 or even 500 steps to your daily routine could lead to a longer life, new research suggests. Experts have long endorsed walking as a free and...

    • Posted November 3, 2022
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  • Autism Alters Brain in Major Ways, Study Finds

    Autism is a more comprehensive disorder than previously thought, and appears to arise from brain changes located throughout the cerebral cortex, not just in specific areas, a new study reports. Because of autism’s specific symptoms, scientists had...

    • Posted November 3, 2022
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  • Physicians Say Faulty Oxygen Devices Put Lives in Peril

    Faulty readings by pulse oximeters may have resulted in more COVID deaths among minorities, doctors warned in testimony before a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel this week. Pulse oximeters are small devices that read a...

    • Posted November 3, 2022
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  • Another Reason to Keep Daylight Saving Time: Fewer Deer-Car Collisions

    Motorists are more likely to plow into a deer on U.S. highways after the annual “fall back” end of daylight saving time (DST), a new study shows. That’s because frisky deer in the middle of their mating...

    • Posted November 3, 2022
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  • Trial Shows Weight-Loss Drug Works in Teens

    THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) – A weight-loss drug approved for adults may soon become an option for teens struggling with obesity. Young people who received the drug Wegovy (semaglutide) were able to lose an average...

    • Posted November 3, 2022
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  • Parent’s Mental Health Can Affect Kids’ Asthma Care

    When a parent is depressed, their child’s asthma care may suffer. Now, research suggests that getting a child’s asthma under control may include assessing a parents’ mental health. Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern found that treating...

    • Posted November 3, 2022
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  • Check Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Batteries as Clocks Go Back on Sunday

    When you set your clocks back on Sunday, do some simple at-home safety checks that could save your life. Check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to be sure they’re working. This is also a...

    • Posted November 3, 2022
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