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Stop the bleed: When gunshots ring out, the first five minutes are pivotal to survival
Parkland, Pulse nightclub—and now Hollywood Beach.
Jun 7, 2023
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News tagged with public places
Addiction
Research highlights global impact of smokeless tobacco use
A team from the University of York and Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), in collaboration with the ASTRA (Addressing Smokeless Tobacco and Building Research Capacity in South Asia) consortium, conducted a comprehensive ...
May 31, 2023
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Health
Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke free' country in Europe as daily use of cigarettes dwindles
Summer is in the air, cigarette smoke is not, in Sweden's outdoor bars and restaurants.
May 31, 2023
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Medications
Over-the-counter Narcan: A big win for public health
Narcan, the naloxone nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdose, was approved Wednesday for over-the-counter sale by the Food and Drug Administration. It's a major victory for harm-reduction advocates and public health professionals—and ...
Apr 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Parks stress men, and narrow streets stress women: What emotions does the city awaken?
There are many people who have experienced fear or stress on the street at one time or another. There are also those who go out to relax or disconnect from their home or work lives. The place is the same, but the experiences ...
Mar 23, 2023
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Medications
Nitrous oxide: Call to have the drug reclassified has been rejected by UK government advisers
The UK government's advisory panel on drugs has rejected a call to ban the sale and possession of nitrous oxide—also known as laughing gas or nos—despite the home secretary's desire to see the drug banned.
Mar 8, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Final state emergencies winding down 3 years into pandemic
California's coronavirus emergency officially ends Tuesday, nearly three years after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the nation's first statewide stay-at-home order and just days after the state reached the grim milestone of 100,000 ...
Feb 28, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nearly a quarter of Americans met criteria for 'moderate depression' during COVID-19 pandemic years
The degree of mental health distress among young adults and adults in the United States was a source of urgent concern of public health experts well before the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Fear of public places is common in adults with epilepsy, says study
About 5.1 million people in the U.S. have a history of epilepsy, which causes repeated seizures. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder. While current research has shown ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Limit travel anxiety this holiday season
Holiday travel can be anxiety-inducing due to flight delays and heavy traffic. While disruptions are unavoidable, a Baylor College of Medicine expert provides tips on how to manage stress and anxiety during a busy travel ...
Dec 19, 2022
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