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High Social Media Use Linked to Increased Mental Health Risks in Adolescents
A recent report from News-Medical indicates that adolescents who spend excessive time on social media face higher risks of mental…
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Metformin During Acute COVID-19 Cuts Long COVID Risk by Half, Study Confirms
A new analysis from the ACTIV-6 trial confirms that taking metformin during an acute COVID-19 infection reduces the risk of…
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Loneliness in Homeless Populations Linked to Worse Health and Higher ER Use
A new study of homeless adults in Los Angeles and San Francisco finds that loneliness is widespread and linked to…
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How disease surveillance teams monitor measles and other threats during mass gatherings like the World Cup
During major events like the World Cup, specialized disease surveillance teams work behind the scenes to quickly detect and contain…
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Patient Feedback Helps Shape Care at Munson Army Health Center
Patient feedback is a vital tool for improving healthcare quality. At Munson Army Health Center, patient comments directly influence care…
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Michigan Blue Cross to Limit Mental Health Benefits: Thousands May Lose Access
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is implementing new limits on mental health benefits that could leave thousands of members…
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Primeadine Longevity Supplement Wins Wellness Innovation of the Year Award
Primeadine, a longevity supplement, has been named Wellness Innovation of the Year in the 2026 Mindful Awards. The award recognizes…
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Cannabis for sleep may create dependency, neurologist warns
A neurologist warns that using cannabis for sleep can create a cycle of dependency, making sleep problems worse over time…
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How a Family-Run Candy Shop Illustrates the Art of Aging Well
A family-run candy shop in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley that has operated for more than 45 years provides a real-world example…
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Chlamydia vaccine development gets a boost from new protein structure discovery
Researchers have revealed the structure of a crucial cell membrane protein in a bacterial model for Chlamydia trachomatis, providing a…
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Food as Medicine: A New Approach to Hunger and Health
A recent letter in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette argues that viewing food as medicine can help address hunger while improving health…
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Sleep Deprivation Makes Mice Forget Social Encounters, but an Asthma Drug Restores Memories
A study on mice reveals that sleep deprivation does not erase social memories but makes them temporarily inaccessible. An asthma…