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COVID and flu: how big could the dual threat be this winter?
Subbotina Anna/ShutterstockAlthough COVID infections are currently low or in decline in most western countries aside from the UK, there’s still...
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3 years after legalization, we have shockingly little information about how it changed cannabis use and health harms
Much of what is known about the health effects of cannabis legalization in Canada is based on outdated and often...
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People use mental shortcuts to make difficult decisions – even highly trained doctors delivering babies
The situation in the delivery room can change suddenly, and doctors need to react fast. naphtalina/E+ via Getty ImagesBeing a...
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Virtual reality could help treat sexual aversion and other sex-related disorders
Virtual reality can provide a secure and controlled environment for exploring sexual aversion. (Shutterstock)A boom in new technologies is revolutionizing...
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Ivermectin is a Nobel Prize-winning wonder drug – but not for COVID-19
While ivermectin was originally used to treat river blindness, it has also been repurposed to treat other human parasitic infections....
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What is family estrangement? A relationship expert describes the problem and research agenda
Almost 70 million people in the U.S. report being estranged from a family member. Ghislain & Marie David de Lossy/Getty...
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E-cigarettes get FDA approval: 5 essential reads on the harms and benefits of vaping
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Lyme carditis: Things can get complicated when Lyme disease affects heart function
Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi carried by ticks, can lead to Lyme carditis, a serious complication that affects heart...
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Cannabis store openings in Canada only slightly affected the number of users
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Mental health declined during the pandemic but some people with depression improved – new research
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