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TL;DR: In a review of 84 studies covering 4.1 million people, those with psychological distress or job strain had roughly 30% higher risk of a first stroke. The studies were observational, so they cannot show that stress itself causes strokes. Key Findings 84…
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A study broke down Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) into specific brain-related categories and identified key factors that can help understand and classify AUD more accurately. Higlights: Cravings & Insensitivity: The study identified two main factors related to alc…
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Kava kava, an herbal remedy derived from the roots of Piper methysticum, has long been used in Oceania as a traditional ceremonial drink. In recent decades it gained popularity in Western countries as an over-the-counter treatment for anxiety, insomnia, and st…
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Suicide is a leading cause of death globally, and people who use drugs are at heightened risk. Key facts: People who use opioids have 7-22 times the risk of suicide compared to the general population. Men who use drugs die by suicide more often, but women who…
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