Spike in alcohol consumption during COVID-19 could have long-term health consequences
A simulation model projects a worrying rise in alcohol-related liver disease and death as a result of drinking increases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Synthetic Opioid Overdose Deaths on the Rise in Boston’s Homeless Population
A study of individuals experiencing homelessness in Boston shows a worrying increase in the number of deaths due to synthetic opioids and the use of multiple substances.
Sympathy Cards Help ICU Team Process Depersonalization of Loss During COVID-19
Sending handwritten cards to the families of patients who died in the ICU during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a way to remember their individual stories.
Could A Hormone Produced by Exercise Hold the Key to Alzheimer’s Disease?
A new study shows that the exercise hormone irisin confers the cognitive benefits of exercise on the brain and could be a new therapeutic option for Alzheimer’s disease.
Discovery of Second Patient With Sterilizing Cure for HIV Sparks Hope
The findings could inform the development of a vaccine that could eliminate the need for daily HIV medication.
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