Unveiling the Most Dangerous Eating Disorder: The Alarming Rise of Drug-Resistant Cases

The Elusive Search for Effective Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa In the 1970s, various medications including lithium, zinc, THC, and anti-anxiety drugs were tried to treat anorexia nervosa. However, none of these attempts were successful in helping patients with the disorder overcome rigid thought patterns and regain a healthy weight. Even widely prescribed drugs like Prozac …

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The Happiness Advantage: The Link Between Marriage and Well-being

In 2000, amidst the chaos of the Y2K computer glitch, Americans should have been celebrating. The popular song “Smooth” by Santana and Rob Thomas filled the airwaves, reality TV show Survivor captivated audiences, and cultural icons like Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston tied the knot. Yet, despite these seemingly joyful moments, American happiness began to …

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Simplifying the Process of Vaccinating Adults

In an ideal scenario for this upcoming winter season, the United States would completely transform its approach to respiratory illnesses. Before the pandemic, fall was primarily known as the time for flu shots, and not much else. However, now there are vaccines readily available that can effectively combat three common winter viruses at once: the …

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The Summer COVID Spike: An Enigmatic Phenomenon with No Clear Explanation

Since the beginning of the pandemic, epidemiologists have been eagerly anticipating the coronavirus to conform to a typical seasonal pattern, with a peak in the winter and a lull in the summer. However, three and a half years into the outbreak, the virus continues to defy expectations. Recently, there has been a slow increase in …

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