Opioid addict Martin has seen the deadly fentanyl replace heroin as the most prevalent drug in New York. Now he’s trying to avoid “tranq,” a flesh-eating drug increasingly causing concern…
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Depiction of Viking ship found in Iceland |
Archaeologists have found a depiction of a Viking ship that may be the earliest image discovered in Iceland. The discovery was made at the Stöð archaeological site near the village…
Low-dose aspirin use associated with 20% increased anemia risk in older adults
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An analysis of the ASPREE (ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly) trial found that the use of low-dose aspirin was associated with a 20 percent…
Alcohol Use Disorder: More Alcohol, More Impairment, Regardless of Drinking Habits
Summary: Researchers reveal the idea of “holding one’s liquor” is complex, particularly among heavy drinkers. The study shows that while individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) display less impairment after…
How the trajectory of protons is made visible using an ‘in-beam MRI’ prototype
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The aim of proton radiation therapy in fighting cancer is to kill as many tumor cells as possible while also protecting the surrounding healthy tissue. As…
More than 1 million dropped from Medicaid as states start post-pandemic purge of rolls
by DAVID A. LIEB and ANDREW DeMILLO Gary Rush poses for a photo outside the Pennsylvania Capitol, June 7, 2023, in Harrisburg, Pa. Rush was demonstrating with the advocacy group…
Avatar therapy-linked emotions identified in treatment-resistant schizophrenia
The predominant emotions expressed by patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia undergoing virtual reality-based Avatar therapy (AT) are mostly neutral, joy, and anger emotions, according to a study published online June 12…
Adversity, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Evolution: The Reproductive Trade-off Theory
Summary: A new study examines the association of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with early life adversity and its potential influence on immediate reproductive strategies over somatic health. Using a sample…
Gaps remain in identifying, treating obesity despite new treatment options
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain By being undiagnosed or untreated, a significant fraction of people with obesity or overweight are not getting the recommended care, despite an increase in new treatment…
