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How risky is turbulence on a plane? How worried should I be?

The Singapore Airlines turbulence incident that has sadly left one person dead and others hospitalized has made many of us think about the risks of air travel.

May 22, 2024

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Health and economic benefits of breastfeeding quantified

Breastmilk can promote equitable child health and save health care costs by reducing childhood illnesses and health care utilization in the early years, according to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE ...

May 22, 2024

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The smoking of fentanyl is rising in San Francisco: A deadly new risk for overdose

Now that smoking has replaced injecting as the most common way to consume fentanyl, UCSF researchers have uncovered an increased risk of fatal overdose from the residue that accumulates in smoking equipment.

May 22, 2024

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Study suggests optogenetics can drive muscle contraction with greater control, less fatigue than electrical stimulation

For people with paralysis or amputation, neuroprosthetic systems that artificially stimulate muscle contraction with electrical current can help them regain limb function. However, despite many years of research, this type ...

May 22, 2024

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Evidence suggests link between teen cannabis use and psychotic disorders may be stronger than previously thought

A new study published in the journal Psychological Medicine estimates that teens using cannabis are at an 11-times higher risk of developing a psychotic disorder compared to teens not using cannabis. The paper is titled "Age-dependent ...

May 22, 2024

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HPV testing for cervical cancer may be safe at longer intervals than what current guidelines recommend

Over the past two decades, the United States has been transitioning from cytology to HPV-based screening for cervical cancer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force currently recommends one of three options for routine cervical ...

May 22, 2024

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Millions take antidepressants for chronic pain—but there's little evidence the most commonly prescribed drugs work

About 1 in 5 people globally live with chronic pain, and it is a common reason for seeing a doctor, accounting for one in five GP appointments in the UK.

May 22, 2024

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A dangerous diagnosis: How 'excited delirium' shapes police perception

In November 2022, Abdullah Darwich, a nonverbal autistic 19-year-old left his home in Mississauga, Ont. He made his way to a pile of leaves, which he began playing in, dressed only in his underwear. A worried neighbor made ...

May 22, 2024

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Underage vaping is on the rise: How young New Zealanders are finding it so easy to access

Despite measures to reduce young people's access to vapes, many countries are recording rising use by underage adolescents, especially since refillable "pod mods" and disposable devices have become widely available.

May 22, 2024

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Exercise, therapy and diet can all improve life during cancer treatment and boost survival

With so many high-profile people diagnosed with cancer we are confronted with the stark reality the disease can strike any of us at any time. There are also reports certain cancers are increasing among younger people in their ...

May 22, 2024

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