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Laser for tattoo removal appears to improve facial acne scarring
A laser used to remove unwanted tattoos appears to improve facial acne scarring, according to a study published online by JAMA Dermatology.
Nov 19, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study advances efforts to harness psilocybin's mind-altering power to treat mental illness
People who consume psilocybin-containing mushrooms—otherwise known as magic mushrooms—typically undergo a surreal experience in which their sense of space, time and self is distorted. Advocates have long argued that, ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Health
Why six-pack abs are so hard to achieve—and maintain
Many people start going to the gym in the hopes of achieving what has long been seen as the holy grail of health and fitness: six-pack abdominal muscles (abs). But as many people who have tried will attest—including celebrities, ...
Jun 28, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Taking the measure of mental health in a pandemic
The disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic are far from over. Financial hardships, fear of infection, and continued social isolation continue to take a toll on the mental health of Americans.
Aug 28, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Anxiety about relationships may lower immunity, increase vulnerability to illness
Concerns and anxieties about one's close relationships appear to function as a chronic stressor that can compromise immunity, according to new research.
Feb 11, 2013
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Addiction
Smoking: Quitting is tough for teens, too
Abstinence from smoking seems to affect teens differently than adults in a couple ways, but a new study provides evidence that most of the psychological difficulties of quitting are as strong for relatively new, young smokers ...
Sep 12, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Ground-breaking research on the side effects of therapy
While many people who suffer from depression and anxiety are helped by seeing a psychologist, others don't get better or actually get worse. Psychological treatment can have negative side effects, like any medicine. This ...
Feb 7, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How the media may be making the COVID-19 mental health epidemic worse
Since the pandemic began, anxiety rates in the U.S. have tripled; the rate of depression has quadrupled. Now research is suggesting the media is part of the problem. Constantly watching and reading news about COVID-19 may ...
Feb 17, 2021
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Ophthalmology
Visual acuity lower when tested at home rather than clinic
Visual acuity (VA) is better when tested in the clinic versus at home, according to a research letter published online Aug. 18 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Aug 25, 2022
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Health
Cannabis may be a safer alternative for people who use drugs during sex
Not everyone is a fan of rock 'n' roll but, for many people, sex and drugs make a great combination. Pairing the two can lead to a highly enjoyable experience, with heightened physical and psychological effects including ...
Jun 9, 2020
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