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WHEATON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 01: Narcan nasal spray for the treatment of opioid overdoses is made available for free in a vending machine by the DuPage County Health Department at the Kurzawa Community Center on September 01, 2022 in Wheaton, Illinois. The vending machine is an attempt by the health department to reduce opioid overdose deaths in the county by making Narcan more accessible to the community. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

This Vending Machine That Dispenses Naloxone Has Saved Over 900 Lives From Overdoses

When you see a vending machine, you likely expect it to dole out snacks or beverages — not life-saving medication. In Ohio, there exists such a machine that dispenses naloxone, a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. And it has already saved 960 lives through overdose reversal in under two years, according to new […]

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Breakthrough Non-Hormonal Hot Flash Medications Could Soon Be Approved

Hot flashes, also known as vasomotor symptoms or hot flushes, are brief, uncomfortable, and intense waves of heat that plague more than 80% of women experiencing menopause. It wasn’t until 1941 that the drug Premarin, which addresses the symptoms by replacing estrogen, came on the market, and since then, no new classes of drugs designed […]

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Why Birdwatching Is Good for You: All About the “Profound” Mental Health Benefits of the Avian Pastime

Birdwatching soared in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and interest in the pastime shows no signs of slowing. Researchers who have been investigating the science behind the hobby have discovered that it has numerous proven benefits to mental health and well-being. According to an October study published in Scientific Reports, birdwatching and its positive effect […]

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One-Minute Bursts of Exercise Three Times a Day Are Linked to a Longer Life, Study Finds

Exercise is a key component to maintaining good health, both mentally and physically — and for some people, a high-intensity, 45-minute workout is an activity to look forward to. For many others, though, it’s akin to having a cavity drilled without an anesthetic. If you’re part of the latter group, recent research may give you […]

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Scientists Found a New Blood Group System: Why the Breakthrough Is “Like Discovering a New Planet”

Updated August 21, 2023 Most people are familiar with the ABO and Rh blood group systems, but there are many others — and scientists discovered a new one, dubbed Er, late last year. It’s the 44th known system and doctors hope it could help spot and treat blood incompatibility as well as some rare diseases. […]

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Teens Who Are Loved May Have Better Heart Health in Adulthood, Study Finds

While love doesn’t make the world go ’round (as much as we would like to believe it does), both happiness and feeling loved can have an impact on a person’s life and physical well-being. In fact, researchers have found that teenagers who are happy and feel loved are more likely to have better heart health […]

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It’s World Cancer Day: Prevention Advice From Medical Experts

Observed annually on February 4, World Cancer Day is a global initiative to both raise awareness of the disease and mobilize people to take positive action in helping curb preventable cancer deaths and improve access to life-saving care. Led by the Union for International Cancer Control, the day originated in 2000 at the World Summit […]

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Exercise Can Help Alleviate Symptoms of Depression in Children & Teens, Analysis Finds

Exercise is linked to a wide range of benefits for children, from helping them sleep better to supporting their immune systems. Now, a new analysis provides another reason to encourage kids to get moving: Regular exercise could alleviate symptoms of depression in children and teens. The analysis, published in January in JAMA Pediatrics, reviewed 21 […]

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Teacher’s Mental Health Chart for Students Inspires Educators Across the Globe to Follow Suit

Erin Castillo, an English and peer counseling teacher in Fremont, California, came up with a unique way for her students to disclose how they’re doing mentally and shared it on social media — and now, fellow educators from North Dakota to New Zealand are following suit. Castillo put up a “mental health check-in” chart in […]

Device the Size of a Pencil Eraser Kills Cancer and Prevents It From Returning, Study Finds

A small and sponge-like implantable device strengthened the body’s ability to fight cancer cells — and prevent them from coming back, according to a recent study. Scientists at UCLA created this device to help solve the problem of tumors that resist treatment due to regulatory T cells. These cells are involved in protecting healthy tissues, […]

3D-Printed Custom Hearts Look and Function Like Real Ones and May Help Patients Get More Tailored Treatment

When it comes to human hearts, one size does not fit all, as each organ has a unique shape, size, and beat. Engineers at MIT are working to help doctors better understand each heart’s precise differences by creating 3D-printed, patient-specific robotic hearts that look and function like real ones. The goal: give patients with heart […]

From Smiling to Sleeping: 10 Ways to Feel Happier, According to Science

More than a feel-good state of mind, happiness is described by the U.N. as a “fundamental human goal.” It comes with myriad benefits, including improving our health and even helping us live longer. Happier people are also more likely to make decisions quickly and contribute to society by voting and volunteering. And while happiness can be […]