Young Adults’ Use of Hallucinogens Like Mushrooms, PCP Doubled in a Few Years: Study
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Young American adults have doubled their use of non-LSD hallucinogens in just a few years, a new report warns. Researchers found that between 2018 and 2021, U.S. adults aged 19 to 30 increased their use of mesc…
Learn MoreSeizures While Driving Highlight Importance of Early Diagnosis of Epilepsy
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Before learning they had epilepsy, about 5% of people who have what’s called focal epilepsy had a seizure while driving, new research suggests. “Seizures while driving pose substantial risks for those experienc…
Learn More¿Qué tan bien contesta ChatGPT a las preguntas difíciles sobre la salud?
MIÉRCOLES, 7 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las tecnologías de inteligencia artificial (IA), como ChatGPT, podrían algún día plantear una gran diferencia en la forma en que las personas buscan respuestas a preguntas como, por ejemplo, “¿Cómo pue…
Learn MoreLa gimnasia femenina supone un riesgo de conmociones cerebrales
MIÉRCOLES, 7 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las gimnastas hacen que parezca fácil, pero dominar esos ejercicios de suelo y esos movimientos en las vigas de equilibrio puede cobrarse un precio al cerebro. Unos investigadores que estudiaron las ta…
Learn MoreProportion of Outpatient Pediatric Visits With Anxiety Up Over Time
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For pediatric patients, the proportion of outpatient visits with a diagnosis of anxiety increased over time from 2006 to 2018, but the proportion with any therapy decreased, according to a study published onl…
Learn MoreYouth LGBTQ-Specific Mental Health Services Lacking
WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Just over one in four youth-serving U.S. mental health facilities offered lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ)-specific mental health services in 2020, according to a research letter published …
Learn MoreHow Good Is ChatGPT at Answering Tough Health Questions?
WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies like ChatGPT someday may make a big difference for people seeking answers to questions such as “How can I stop smoking?” They may even offer resources to someone who…
Learn MoreWomen’s Gymnastics Brings High Risk for Concussion
WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Gymnasts make it look easy, but mastering those floor exercises and balance beam moves can take a toll on the brain.Researchers studying preseason and regular season concussion rates in college sports found …
Learn MoreGoing Solo: Masturbation May Give Humans an Evolutionary Edge
WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some might think masturbation is all about self-pleasure, but scientists now claim it’s far more significant than that. Their new findings suggest it could serve an important role in evolution.An ancient tra…
Learn More<40 Percent of Children With Firearm Injury Receive Mental Health Care
TUESDAY, June 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fewer than 40 percent of children with firearm injury receive mental health (MH) services, according to a study published online June 5 in Pediatrics.Jennifer A. Hoffmann, M.D., from the Northwestern Universit…
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