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Everything to Know About Ketamine for Depression Treatment
Did you know that ketamine is one of the newest possible methods for treating depression? For a better understanding of ketamine treatment, here are explanations of what it is, how it helps depression, what types of depression...
- Posted May 16, 2023
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Postpartum Depression: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatments
Becoming a mother is an experience like no other — a time of joy, anticipation and love. But, for some women, new motherhood can come with challenging emotions. Many women struggle with feelings of sadness, anxiety and...
- Posted May 16, 2023
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The Different Types of Depression, Explained
An estimated 5% of adults worldwide suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This mental health disorder permeates all areas of life from personal relationships to academic and professional ones and goes well beyond...
- Posted May 16, 2023
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A Gene Shielded One Man From Alzheimer’s for Decades. Scientists Are Figuring Out How It Works
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 — Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that should actively protect people from Alzheimer’s, thanks to a man belonging to a Colombian family known to be susceptible to the degenerative brain disease. Based...
- Posted May 15, 2023
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Looking for Inspiration? A Short Nap Might Help
Lightbulb inventor Thomas Edison believed a little shuteye could boost his creativity. Contemporary scientists think the iconic innovator was on to something. But timing is key, they say. “We found a strong effect of ‘sleep onset’ on...
- Posted May 15, 2023
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Traces of Human DNA Are Everywhere in the Environment
Detailed remnants of human DNA can be found just about everywhere that people have been, a surprising finding that raises a host of ethical issues for researchers, a new study says. Environmental samples of human DNA were...
- Posted May 15, 2023
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AHA News: Her Husband and Her ‘Indomitable Spirit’ Keep Her Going Since a Stroke at 43
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Cécile Boynton texted Mark, her husband of five months, that she was on her way home from work. They would then head over to their personal trainer for...
- Posted May 15, 2023
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Marijuana Users Have Triple the Odds for Leg Artery Disease, Study Suggests
Smoking cigarettes has long been linked to peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition where the buildup of plaque narrows arteries and limits blood flow to the legs or arms. Now, a new study suggests that marijuana may...
- Posted May 15, 2023
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The COVID ‘Emergency’ Is Over. Here’s What You Need to Know
While the official COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, the virus hasn’t disappeared. Some of the special programs put in place during the pandemic have ended, however, and the University of Michigan offers a guide to help...
- Posted May 15, 2023
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Is That Hand-Me-Down Crib or Stroller Safe? Most Parents Unsure, Survey Finds
(HealthDay News) – Baby equipment is costly, so many parents buy it used, but they’re not always sure whether it’s still safe, a nationwide poll reveals. About half of the 932 parents surveyed in February said they...
- Posted May 15, 2023