Health
Looking to quit smoking? A visit to the pharmacy could save your life
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death.
Mar 2, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How your smartphone is affecting your relationship
Smartphones have become a constant companion for many of us. In a recent study by the Pew Research Center, nearly 50 percent of adults reported they "couldn't live without" their phones.
Feb 11, 2019
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Neuroscience
Study shows hairy skin does not become less sensitive with age
Our sense of touch is generally thought to decline with age, just like the other senses. However, a study has shown that age-related decline in sensitivity only happens in hairless skin like the tip of the index finger, but ...
Jul 2, 2024
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Addiction
A history of cannabis dependence associated with many negative mental health outcomes
More than 1% of Canadians have been dependent on cannabis at some point in their lives. Despite the fact that marijuana use is expected to grow with the recent legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, little research ...
Apr 22, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Hearing about bipolar disorder in the news or on social media? Here's what you should know
In the news or on social media, we hear the term "bipolar disorder" a lot.
Feb 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Achievement and escapism can lead to online video game addiction
As online video games increase in popularity—particularly with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to stay home—some players are becoming addicted as they seek feelings of achievement and escape, according to new research ...
Mar 18, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Lack of purpose and personal growth in older age may precede mild cognitive impairment
Feeling that your life lacks purpose and that there are few opportunities for personal growth in older age may precede the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a frequent precursor of dementia, suggests research ...
Aug 13, 2024
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Other
Some Seattle cancer center patients are receiving threatening emails after last month's data breach
Some patients of a Seattle-based cancer center received threatening emails following a data breach last month.
Dec 10, 2023
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Health
Listen up, doc: Empathy raises patients' pain tolerance
A doctor-patient relationship built on trust and empathy doesn't just put patients at ease – it actually changes the brain's response to stress and increases pain tolerance, according to new findings from a Michigan State ...
Dec 3, 2012
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Medications
Abortion pills are just as safe to prescribe based on a patient's medical history as after an in-person exam
For many people, accessing abortion care can be a major challenge. Abortion services are usually only available in certain clinics with specialized equipment like ultrasounds, often requiring long-distance travel to get there. ...
Mar 22, 2022
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