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Study maps the ebbs and flows of loneliness
People are more lonely as young adults, grow less lonely as they approach middle age, and then fall back into…
Seattle man nearly died from fentanyl-linked brain inflammation
A middle-aged Seattle man collapsed in his Portland, Ore.-area hotel room after inhaling fentanyl caused…
Report estimates a quarter of U.S. women will have an abortion in their lifetime
Guttmacher researchers found that 20- to 24-year-old women had the highest rate of abortions (32.7 abortions…
ADHD often goes undetected in adults, experts say
1 of 5 | Only 10% to 25% of adults with ADHD obtain an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment,…
Healthy lifestyle could counteract effects of life-shortening genes
With a healthy lifestyle, individuals at high genetic risk of a shortened lifespan could lengthen their life…
Plant-based diet may reduce risk of emphysema among smokers
People with a history of smoking who adopted a plant-based diet had a 56% lower risk of developing emphysema,…
Researchers identify genetic cause of rare movement disorder
A rare extra-long version of a gene appears to cause nerve cells to become poisoned by toxic proteins in people…
Putting off surgery may be more risky for some seniors
A new study seeks to sort out who might be at highest risk for a complication from emergency surgeries -- and…
Taking the stairs may up the odds for a longer life
Folks who regularly climb stairs have a 24% reduced risk of dying from any cause, and a 39% reduced risk of…
Cluster of HIV cases linked to microneedling treatments at New Mexico spa
The report highlights the fact that any blood-based spa treatment can be a potential source for HIV…