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Mass shootings often put a spotlight on mental illness, but figuring out which conditions should keep someone from having a gun is no easy task
The mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine -- the worst in the state's history -- was carried out by a gunman...
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Regina hospital allegations point to an epidemic of bullying and discrimination in health care
Complaints of racial discrimination at the Regina General Hospital highlight how bullying and harassment are damaging workplaces across Canada. (Moms...
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The Impressive Benefits of Nigella Sativa (Black Seed Oil)
Cleopatra used them for beauty. King Tut was buried with them. What if I told you there was an ancient...
Read moreHockey organizations need to address the psychological impacts of team trauma, not just the physical ones
Hockey player Adam Johnson’s death from an on-ice skate blade incident was jarring and tragic. Johnson passed away on Oct....
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Ketamine can rapidly reduce symptoms of PTSD and depression, new study finds
Ketamine is an anesthetic that must be administered carefully and by a health care professional. Jeniffer Fontan/iStock via Getty Images...
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What’s your chronotype? Knowing whether you’re a night owl or an early bird could help you do better on tests and avoid scams
Owl chronotypes function better at night, while lark chronotypes are more energized in the morning. The Photo Matrix/Moment, nomis_g/iStock via...
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Why do our noses get snotty when we are sick? A school nurse explains the powers of mucus
Use a tissue and wash your hands after a booger explosion. Joshua Wachs/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND Curious Kids is a series...
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As a death doula and professor who teaches about dying, I see a need for more conversations about death
Students in a death and dying class have the opportunity to become a ‘death ambassador,’ in recognition of their new...
Read moreHockey’s wake-up call: Neck guards should be mandatory following Adam Johnson’s death
The death of professional ice hockey player Adam Johnson from a freak injury has renewed debates about protective hockey equipment....
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Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, a new study finds
Approximately 16 million U.S. adults have chronic back pain. Olena Ruban/Moment via Getty ImagesMost people with chronic back pain naturally...
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