Medical Research
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American women are outliving men by 6 years since pandemic. But why?
Debi Johnson
Researchers cite the COVID-19 pandemic and drug overdoses as among the driving factors for the biggest difference in longevity between ...
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Marijuana linked with heart failure, heart attack: New studies
Debi Johnson
Two new studies exploring the long-term effects of marijuana have found a possible link between use of the drug and ...
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Scientists in Brazil are developing the first vaccine that could help break cocaine addiction
Debi Johnson
The vaccine is designed to help produce anti-cocaine antibodies in the body of a person who is chemically dependent on ...
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You Might Want a Longer Needle for Your Next Vaccine
Debi Johnson
Like many other Americans, in 2021, I volunteered at a mass vaccine site. Under a tent, a team of health ...
One habit can triple your risk of getting dementia within 7 years: What not to do
If you want to lower your risk of getting Alzheimer’s or some other type of dementia, turn off the TV ...