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  Study Delivers More Evidence of a Mental Health Crisis Among Teens, Particularly Girls

  Depression, suicidal thoughts and other mental health problems sent record numbers of American kids, especially girls, to emergency rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Once there, many waited days or even weeks to be admitted to the hospital,...

  • Posted July 13, 2023
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  Being Isolated May Shrink the Aging Brain

  Older adults who regularly spend time with family and friends may have bigger brains to show for it, a new study suggests. Healthy brain aging is a complex matter, and researchers are still trying to understand which...

  • Posted July 13, 2023
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  AHA News: ‘Heart Sisters’: How One Family’s Loss Led to New Life and a Deep Friendship

  THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — When Jennifer Mayadas-Dering started coughing and having a headache, she didn’t think much of it. She was far more concerned with her son, a college freshman who was...

  • Posted July 13, 2023
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  FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the nation’s first over-the-counter birth control pill, a move that will likely pave the way for far greater access to contraception for Americans. Women will be able to...

  • Posted July 13, 2023
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  Nearly 1 in 5 Say Their Workplace Can Be Toxic, Poll Finds

  About one-fifth of American workers say their workplace is toxic, and many say their mental health is harmed as a result. The American Psychological Association (APA) questioned 2,515 employed adults in April for its annual Work in...

  • Posted July 13, 2023
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  In the Name of Better Slumber, a Third of American Couples Choose ‘Sleep Divorce’

  More than one-third of coupled Americans who want better sleep are opting for a “sleep divorce.” They’re not actually divorcing, but sleeping in another room so that they each sleep better. “We know that poor sleep can...

  • Posted July 13, 2023
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  Could ‘Produce Prescriptions’ Save $40 Billion in Medical Bills Among Those With Diabetes? Study Says Yes

  A bunch of healthy fruits and vegetables could be just what the doctor ordered. Nonprofit groups and public health agencies have experimented with the idea of a produce prescription over the years. Now, a new study simulates...

  • Posted July 13, 2023
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  Cleanup After Ohio Train Derailment Released Dangerous Gases: Report

  The cleanup of industrial chemicals following a freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, early this year released high levels of some dangerous gases, including acrolein, investigators say. The Norfolk Southern freight train was carrying numerous hazardous...

  • Posted July 13, 2023
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  Targeted Treatment Shrinks Rare Brain Tumors in Small Study

  A targeted treatment has had unprecedented success in shrinking a rare brain tumor, according to clinical trial results. These tumors are papillary craniopharyngiomas (PCPs), and the drug combo is called vemurafenib/cobimetinib. Each of 15 patients who received...

  • Posted July 13, 2023
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  EPA Toughens Lead Standards in Older Homes, Buildings

  U.S. federal officials took a big step toward protecting children from a contaminant blamed for irreversible health effects, proposing tougher standards for removing lead-based paint in pre-1978 buildings and child care facilities. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

  • Posted July 12, 2023
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