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  • Why do some young people use Xanax recreationally? What are the risks?
    Recreational Xanax use among youth sparks concern, as misuse of prescription benzodiazepines and the hazards they pose outpace their therapeutic benefits.

  • For tennis star Destanee Aiava, borderline personality disorder felt like ‘a death sentence’ – and a relief. What is it?
    Tennis star Destanee Aiava confronts the dual-edged sword of being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder—a condition shrouded in stigma, yet treatable with understanding and proper care.

  • Why a common asthma drug will now carry extra safety warnings about depression
    New TGA safety alert: Asthma drug montelukast linked to mood changes, requiring boxed warnings for behavioural and mental health side effects.

  • Long-Covid Patients Are Frustrated That Federal Research Hasn’t Found New Treatments
    Struggling for years, long-Covid patients await treatments as the NIH pledges $300 million for new trials, but progress lags amid patient frustration.

  • The Growing Inequality in Life Expectancy Among Americans
    Stark life expectancy gaps in America mirror ‘very different countries,’ with disparities nearly doubling since 2000.

  • Most People Who Start GLP-1 RAs Quit Them Within A Year (Here’s Why)
    Over half of GLP-1 RA users quit within a year; side effects, cost, and weight loss expectations are key factors. Is this a lifelong commitment?

  • 3 Day Juice Fasting? Not So Fast!
    Juice fasts are back, but they could be stressing your liver with sugary shocks and harming gut health. Read why whole foods are the real detox heroes.

  • The Alzheimer’s Gut-Brain Connection—Caught On X-Ray!
    Alzheimer’s mystery deepens: How gut health is a game-changer in disease progression, as revealed by cutting-edge x-ray tech.

  • The Minerals That Neutralize Viruses (While Being Harmless To Humans)
    Estonian-Swedish research reveals titanium dioxide nanoparticles can neutralize viruses like COVID & flu, hinting at future air filters and surface coatings to slash transmission risks.

  • Your Heart In Their Hands: Surgeon Preferences & Survival Rates
    Heart surgery choices may hinge on surgeons’ preferences between MAG and SAG, impacting long-term survival chances. Learn to advocate for the best care with informed decisions.

  • How To Be 7.5x More Likely To Develop Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    Exposing links between COVID-19 and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; COVID still a top killer; strategies for managing long-term symptoms.

  • Here’s the latest you need to know about bird flu
    Bird flu in the U.S.: Low risk to public, monitoring heightened, and first death reported as mutations cause concern for potential pandemic. Stay safe with preventive guidelines.

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