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In young adults 19-20 years old, perceived social support was associated with fewer symptoms of anxiety or depression and fewer suicidal thoughts or behaviors, even for those with prior mental health challenges.

Dancing with music once a week may reduce motor and mental health symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease.

Over one third of adults aged 18 to 25 misuse their psychoactive medications (opioids, stimulants, tranquilizers, and sedatives).

BMJ
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Colored microplastics from packaging, paints, or cosmetic products were found in human placentas after delivery.

In south India, eucalyptus and camphor essential oils were the cause of about 15% of seizure cases, and stopping their use also stopped seizures in vulnerable patients.

ScienceDirect

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People who tested positive for COVID-19 were less likely to wear eyeglasses than the general public. This suggests that eyeglasses may be protective against COVID-19 infection.

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Children of mothers that smoked during pregnancy and childhood were more likely to attempt suicide as teenagers, compared to children in non-smoking environments.

ScienceDirect

Deaths from COVID-19 were higher in nursing homes with more non-White residents, compared to those with more White residents.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a global increase in maternal stress, mortality, and pregnancy loss.

Lancet
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Among women in their 60-70s, as few as 4,400 steps a day was enough to significantly lower risk of death. With more steps per day (up to 7500), mortality rates decreased further.

JAMA
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