Tuesday 23 August 2022

LSD Is Making a Comeback Among Young Americans

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New research estimates that the use of LSD rose from less than 1% in 2002 to 4% in 2019 among people aged 18 to 25.



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Why Pandemic, Personal Stressors Push Some to Problem Drinking

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We live in particularly stressful times, and some people turn to alcohol to cope with challenges, from the COVID-19 pandemic to any number of personal stressors. And though self-treating stress with alcohol is not new, there is evidence the pandemic has raised the stakes.



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Why Should Monkeypox Be Renamed?


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Monday 22 August 2022

Hospitals Train to Curb Maternal Mortality

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The maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is the highest among industrialized nations. And it’s three times as common among Black women as in white women in the U.S. Here’s what one New York hospital is doing to train doctors to respond.



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The Truth About Children’s Resilience

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What does it take for a child to be resilient after a major setback? Find out what makes a difference.



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