Psychology & Psychiatry
How do I do 'suicide watch' at home?
Some people still at imminent risk of suicide leave hospital to be cared for at home by their partner.
Apr 24, 2023
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News tagged with toxic substances
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New cause identified for metabolic disease that strikes Native Americans
Duke Health researchers have identified the cause of an inherited metabolic disease common among people with Lumbee and other Native American heritage, overturning decades of settled science and pointing to new, more effective ...
Apr 19, 2023
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Medications
What is the lawsuit against CVS and Walmart? Chains targeted over homeopathic product sales
Looking for a cold remedy at your local pharmacy? Be careful what you choose: experts warn that some options on the shelves may be no better than sugar pills.
Feb 2, 2023
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Health
Kicking off the new year by cleansing your body with a detox diet? A dietitian unpacks the science behind these fads
Detox diets are often touted as a way to cleanse the body after the excess food and drinks that come with the holidays. These diets promise quick results and can particularly entice people around the new year, when there ...
Jan 19, 2023
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Immunology
Residue from rinse agents used in commercial dishwashers found to destroy protective layer in gut
Residue from rinse agents is left behind on dishes after they are cleaned in professional-grade dishwashers. This damages the natural protective layer in the gut and can contribute to the onset of chronic diseases, as demonstrated ...
Dec 1, 2022
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Biomedical technology
Experts urge action on medical test kit waste
Spiraling use of throwaway medical testing kits is driving a major environmental impact that must be urgently addressed, experts say. Their research is published in the journal Lab on a Chip.
Nov 22, 2022
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Health
Please don't lick psychedelic toads, warn US park officials
US park officials have asked visitors to stop licking psychedelic toads, warning that anyone seeking a hallucinogenic high from the wart-covered amphibians is more likely to end up seriously ill.
Nov 9, 2022
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Health
ACP says policies needed to improve environmental health
Environmental pollutants can seriously harm human health, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new position paper published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, titled "Environmental Health: A Position ...
Oct 24, 2022
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Neuroscience
Researchers advance efforts to develop protein-based treatment therapy for individuals with ALS
Researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, located at the University of South Florida, successfully tested a protein that has the potential to aid in the development of a protein-based therapy for patients ...
Oct 4, 2022
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Medical research
Study finds the mechanism used by metastatic cancer cells to infiltrate the liver
Metastasis—when cancer spreads to form new tumors—causes approximately 90% of cancer-related deaths. Because metastatic cancer cells circulate in the blood, the liver—which filters the blood—is considered the most ...
Oct 4, 2022
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