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Preventing Military Suicides

Among active duty and veterans of the War on Terror, suicides have claimed four times more lives than combat since 9-11, according to a recent study. The study’s author discusses why the toll is higher than for previous conflicts, and he and another expert in …
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The Struggles of Twinless Twins

Twins share a bond that can’t be understood by non-twins. They’re often best friends and closest confidantes with an uncanny connection. When one twin suddenly dies, it can leave a huge hole in the life of the other. A twinless twin who became a therapist …
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Medical Notes: November 7, 2021

Even if the Covid pandemic were to disappear tomorrow, a new study shows that the human toll of Covid would go on. The study in the journal JAMA Network Open shows that more than half of people diagnosed with Covid-19 experience “long” Covid, with …
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Medical Notes: October 31, 2021

Millions of people take low dose aspirin every day to prevent cardiac events… but an influential government task force says you should stop taking them if you’re in your 60’s or older and haven’t had a heart attack or stroke yet. People who’ve already had a …
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Medical Notes: October 24, 2021

For the last year and a half, we’ve heard that six feet between you and the next closest person is a safe distance. But a new study is calling that into question. The study in the journal Sustainable Cities and Society looks at the impact of building …
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Headaches: More Than You Think

Headaches affect far more lives far more severely than most people realize. A sufferer and an expert physician discuss headaches and their treatment. Guest Information: “Ryan,” severe headache sufferer Dr. Steven Meyers, Vice Chair for Quality …
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