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Rising price of heroin-overdose antidote worries advocates
CAMDEN, N.J. – Price hikes are curtailing access to a popular form of an antidote to heroin overdoses, with costs…
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For pro athletes battling addiction, their names can be the biggest obstacle
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5 Quick Rituals for a Better Day
We provide fresh ideas for carving out small pockets of calm during even the most hectic, hair-raising times. 1. Eat…
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Surprising causes of winter depression
When the weather turns cold and daylight hours dwindle, it’s easy to blame seasonal affective disorder (SAD) for a blue…
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Binge drinking rates lower in states with strong alcohol policies
States with lower rates of binge drinking have stronger policies toward alcohol, a new study suggests. This is the first…
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Heavy pot use in teen years may predict later-life disability
A long-term study of Swedish men finds that those who smoked marijuana at age 18, especially the heaviest users, were…
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Bullied teen receives free nose job from New York City nonprofit
After being bullied about her nose for years, one South Carolina teenager got a nose job – for free. Fifteen-year-old…
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For older adults, trouble sleeping could be a suicide risk
In a new study, people age 65 and older who reported trouble sleeping were more likely to commit suicide over…
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