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www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

CDC sees link between overdoses, other mental health disorders

Integrating mental health treatment can help reduce drug overdose deaths.
Many overdose victims had unrecognized mental health disorders, necessitating better screening.
Emergencies can be opportunities to intervene for at-risk individuals. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Health

Alcohol-Related Deaths Surge to Nearly 500 a Day, C.D.C. Says

Alcohol-related deaths surged in the US by 30% recently, with roughly 500 Americans dying each day in 2021. The death rate increased at a quicker pace among women. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

CDC sees link between overdoses, other mental health disorders

Integrating mental health treatment can help reduce drug overdose deaths.
Many overdose victims had unrecognized mental health disorders, necessitating better screening.
Emergencies can be opportunities to intervene for at-risk individuals. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Health

Alcohol-Related Deaths Surge to Nearly 500 a Day, C.D.C. Says

Alcohol-related deaths surged in the US by 30% recently, with roughly 500 Americans dying each day in 2021. The death rate increased at a quicker pace among women. [ more ]
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Ars Technica
6 months ago
OMG science

Death by neti pot: Why you shouldn't use tap water to clean your sinuses

Using tap water for sinus rinsing can lead to rare but life-threatening amoeba infections.
A significant number of people in the US mistakenly believe tap water is safe for various medical uses. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 months ago
Coronavirus

Bird flu virus from Texas human case kills 100% of ferrets in CDC study

H5N1 strain from Texas dairy worker was 100% fatal in ferrets but inefficient at spreading via respiratory droplets. [ more ]
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