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Young Adults’ Use of Hallucinogens Like Mushrooms, PCP Doubled in a Few Years: Study
Young American adults have doubled their use of non-LSD hallucinogens in just a few years, a new report warns. Researchers found that between 2018 and 2021, U.S. adults aged 19 to 30 increased their use of mescaline,...
- Posted June 9, 2023
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Disability a Growing Concern for U.S. Cancer Survivors
The percentage of cancer survivors who struggle with a disability has doubled in the past 20 years, new research shows. “The fact that we are saving more lives from cancer is worth celebrating, but it also warrants...
- Posted June 9, 2023
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Long Space Flights Could Take Toll on Astronauts’ Brains
Astronauts spending six months or longer in space should stretch their time between trips to three years, warns new research on the impact of space travel on the brain. To study this, researchers examined the brain scans...
- Posted June 9, 2023
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Seizures While Driving Highlight Importance of Early Diagnosis of Epilepsy
Before learning they had epilepsy, about 5% of people who have what’s called focal epilepsy had a seizure while driving, new research suggests. “Seizures while driving pose substantial risks for those experiencing them and for others on...
- Posted June 9, 2023
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Nutrient Taurine Might Help Extend Life, Animal Studies Show
An amino acid found in meat, fish and energy drinks might be a key regulator of aging in animals, a new study suggests. However, experts warn that no one should start seeing Red Bull as a fountain...
- Posted June 8, 2023
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Pope Has Hernia Repaired During 3-Hour Surgery
After three hours of surgery on Wednesday, Pope Francis was recovering at Gemelli hospital in Rome on Thursday. Pope Francis had a hernia in his abdominal wall repaired, along with the removal of scar tissue in his...
- Posted June 8, 2023
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AHA News: Bored With Plain Water? Turn It Into Agua Fresca.
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — A cold glass of water can refresh when temperatures soar. But if your taste buds need an extra zing, a sip of agua fresca can help. Agua fresca,...
- Posted June 8, 2023
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AHA News: She’s Survived Cancer, Heart Failure and a Heart Transplant
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — When Dawn Mussallem was little, she dreamed of having her face on a Smucker’s jar – the recognition the “Today” show gives to people who reach their 100th...
- Posted June 8, 2023
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New Approach to Transplants Could Boost Supply of Donor Hearts
A new transplant method that “reanimates” donor hearts appears safe and effective, a new clinical trial has found — in an advance that could substantially expand the supply of donor hearts available in the United States. The...
- Posted June 8, 2023
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Cancer Centers Say Drug Shortages Are Impacting Patient Care
(HealthDay News) – A new survey of cancer centers find that chemotherapy shortages are affecting most of them, prompting last-minute changes in treatment for numerous types of cancer. About 93% of the centers surveyed said they were...
- Posted June 8, 2023