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A comprehensive look at what happens in the brain when we're reading

Medical Xpress

Reading is a highly valuable skill that allows humans to acquire new knowledge, pursue an education and complete a wide range of real-world tasks.

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Companies Shipping Chemicals: “Know the One You’re Dancing With”

FDA Law Blog

By Larry K. Houck Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) civil monetary settlements involving listed chemicals that do not include pseudoephedrine are rare. Even more scarce are DEA civil settlements with non-registrants. (By my count there have been only ten since 2000). When one comes along, it is worthwhile to sit up and take notice. On March 26th the U.S.

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US researchers seek to legitimize AI mental health care

Medical Xpress

Researchers at Dartmouth College believe artificial intelligence can deliver reliable psychotherapy, distinguishing their work from the unproven and sometimes dubious mental health apps flooding today's market.

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Talk therapy is on the rise

NPR Health

The number of Americans relying on psychotherapy went up between 2018 and 2021, whereas the number of people using psychiatric medications went down.

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The MMR vaccine doesn't contain 'aborted fetus debris,' as RFK Jr has claimed: Here's the science

Medical Xpress

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the United States' top public health official, recently claimed some religious groups avoid the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine because it contains "aborted fetus debris" and "DNA particles".

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The right way to take over-the-counter painkillers? Read the labels

NPR Health

Millions of Americans take over-the-counter pain meds, but many don't understand how they work or the risks involved in taking them. We look at best practices for taking non-prescription pain drugs.

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What are the symptoms of measles? How long does the vaccine last? Experts answer 6 key questions

Medical Xpress

So far in 2025 (as of May 1), 70 cases of measles have been notified in Australia, with all states and territories except Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory having recorded at least one case. Most infections have occurred in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.