Perry Foundation and MGH Launch Addiction Medicine Fellowship
The Matthew Perry Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital launched the Matthew Perry Foundation Fellowship in Addiction Medicine, with Dr. Sarah Kler as the first fellow, to train specialists and reduce addiction stigma, addressing the 50 million Americans struggling with addiction.
Perry Foundation and MGH Launch Addiction Medicine Fellowship
The Matthew Perry Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital launched the Matthew Perry Foundation Fellowship in Addiction Medicine, with Dr. Sarah Kler as the first fellow, to train specialists and reduce addiction stigma, addressing the 50 million Americans struggling with addiction.
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GLP-1RA Drugs Show Potential Link to Reduced Risk of Mental Health and Cognitive Conditions
A study of over 1.2 million veterans' medical records suggests a possible link between GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, and a reduced risk of various mental health conditions, including suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, although further res...
GLP-1RA Drugs Show Potential Link to Reduced Risk of Mental Health and Cognitive Conditions
A study of over 1.2 million veterans' medical records suggests a possible link between GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, and a reduced risk of various mental health conditions, including suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, although further res...
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Upheld: 170 Million Users Affected, Algorithm's Addictive Nature Highlighted
The US Supreme Court upheld a TikTok ban citing national security concerns, causing a 12-hour shutdown affecting 170 million users; internal documents show 35 minutes of use hooks users, impacting digital culture and content consumption across platforms.
TikTok Ban Upheld: 170 Million Users Affected, Algorithm's Addictive Nature Highlighted
The US Supreme Court upheld a TikTok ban citing national security concerns, causing a 12-hour shutdown affecting 170 million users; internal documents show 35 minutes of use hooks users, impacting digital culture and content consumption across platforms.
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48% Bias Score
FDA Proposes Drastic Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes
The FDA proposed drastically lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes to 0.07 milligrams, aiming to curb addiction and prevent an estimated 48 million young adults from starting to smoke, potentially leading to 13 million smokers quitting within a year.
FDA Proposes Drastic Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes
The FDA proposed drastically lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes to 0.07 milligrams, aiming to curb addiction and prevent an estimated 48 million young adults from starting to smoke, potentially leading to 13 million smokers quitting within a year.
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36% Bias Score
BBVA Award Recognizes GLP-1 Hormone Discoverers for Diabetes, Obesity Treatments
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine was given to four researchers for their discovery of the GLP-1 hormone's role in glucose regulation, appetite, and its implications for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases.
BBVA Award Recognizes GLP-1 Hormone Discoverers for Diabetes, Obesity Treatments
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine was given to four researchers for their discovery of the GLP-1 hormone's role in glucose regulation, appetite, and its implications for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases.
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32% Bias Score
Study: Each Cigarette Costs 20 Minutes of Life
A new study shows each cigarette shortens life expectancy by roughly 20 minutes; quitting, even later in life, adds to lifespan; effects are cumulative, with significant benefits from early cessation.
Study: Each Cigarette Costs 20 Minutes of Life
A new study shows each cigarette shortens life expectancy by roughly 20 minutes; quitting, even later in life, adds to lifespan; effects are cumulative, with significant benefits from early cessation.
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40% Bias Score
Diabetes Drugs Linked to Reduced Risk of Mental Health Issues
A study of 1.2 million veterans' medical records found that the diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy (GLP-1 receptor agonists) may be linked to a reduced risk of various mental health issues, including alcohol and substance use disorders, suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, dementia, and ...
Diabetes Drugs Linked to Reduced Risk of Mental Health Issues
A study of 1.2 million veterans' medical records found that the diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy (GLP-1 receptor agonists) may be linked to a reduced risk of various mental health issues, including alcohol and substance use disorders, suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, dementia, and ...
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From Hashish to Social Media: A Memoir of Youthful Follies and Addictive Trends
A Spanish-language memoir details the author's youthful experimentation with hashish and cocaine in the 1970s and 80s, driven by peer pressure and the allure of social trends, ultimately leading to health problems and ethical concerns; this experience informs their critical view of social media's ad...
From Hashish to Social Media: A Memoir of Youthful Follies and Addictive Trends
A Spanish-language memoir details the author's youthful experimentation with hashish and cocaine in the 1970s and 80s, driven by peer pressure and the allure of social trends, ultimately leading to health problems and ethical concerns; this experience informs their critical view of social media's ad...
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36% Bias Score
Blue Rose Code's Best-Selling Album Details Troubled Past
Scottish singer Ross Wilson, known as Blue Rose Code, released his best-selling album, candidly detailing his childhood sexual abuse, his mother's addiction, and his path to forgiveness and recovery; he performs at Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre on Saturday.
Blue Rose Code's Best-Selling Album Details Troubled Past
Scottish singer Ross Wilson, known as Blue Rose Code, released his best-selling album, candidly detailing his childhood sexual abuse, his mother's addiction, and his path to forgiveness and recovery; he performs at Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre on Saturday.
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Rhyl Crime Reduced by 14% Through Collaborative Policing Initiative
Project Renew, a collaborative initiative in Rhyl West, Wales, reduced crime by 14% in eight months through 35 raids and 180 arrests, while simultaneously supporting addicts and impacting drug availability, according to North Wales Police.
Rhyl Crime Reduced by 14% Through Collaborative Policing Initiative
Project Renew, a collaborative initiative in Rhyl West, Wales, reduced crime by 14% in eight months through 35 raids and 180 arrests, while simultaneously supporting addicts and impacting drug availability, according to North Wales Police.
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Blackpool Woman Found Dead in Restaurant Toilet After Three Days
Sabrina Lyttle, 47, a Blackpool woman with a history of drug and alcohol addiction, was found dead in the locked disabled toilet of the Gurkha Buffet Restaurant after three days; the restaurant's statement claims cleaning protocols were followed, but the family questions this, prompting a council in...
Blackpool Woman Found Dead in Restaurant Toilet After Three Days
Sabrina Lyttle, 47, a Blackpool woman with a history of drug and alcohol addiction, was found dead in the locked disabled toilet of the Gurkha Buffet Restaurant after three days; the restaurant's statement claims cleaning protocols were followed, but the family questions this, prompting a council in...
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44% Bias Score
Rise in Underage Nicotine Pouch Use Spurs Health Concerns
Nicotine pouches, such as Zyn, are increasingly used by children despite being for adults 21+, due to discreet use, online marketing, and flavors; the CDC reports 890,000 middle and high schoolers use them, raising health concerns and prompting regulatory action.
Rise in Underage Nicotine Pouch Use Spurs Health Concerns
Nicotine pouches, such as Zyn, are increasingly used by children despite being for adults 21+, due to discreet use, online marketing, and flavors; the CDC reports 890,000 middle and high schoolers use them, raising health concerns and prompting regulatory action.
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32% Bias Score