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Alcohol increases risk for gun-involved suicide among Americans, finds study

Alcohol increases risk for gun-involved suicide among Americans, finds study

A CAMH-led study just published in the journal JAMA Network Open has found that the probability of using a gun as a means of suicide among Americans increases the more alcohol they drink. »

Fatal Drug ODs Among U.S. Seniors Have Quadrupled in 20 Years

Fatal Drug ODs Among U.S. Seniors Have Quadrupled in 20 Years

About three-fourths of those who died accidentally were using illicit drugs, including synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine. »

More Pregnant People Are Overdosing, and Stigma Plays a Role

More Pregnant People Are Overdosing, and Stigma Plays a Role

The introduction of fentanyl into the drug supply has been driving an increase in overdose deaths among the entire population, and pregnant people show these same patterns of addiction. »

Mysterious hepatitis outbreak in kids in 2022 linked to common childhood respiratory virus, studies suggest

Mysterious hepatitis outbreak in kids in 2022 linked to common childhood respiratory virus, studies suggest

An outbreak of acute severe, unexplained hepatitis in previously healthy children in 2022 may be linked to adeno-associated virus 2, or AAV2, according to three independent studies published Thursday in the journal Nature. »

What I Learned About Caring for Someone With AMD

What I Learned About Caring for Someone With AMD

If you are caring for a loved one with AMD, you may wonder what to do. Here’s how to meet their care needs while making sure they remain independent. »

Healthcare industry reacts to preventive care ruling

Healthcare industry reacts to preventive care ruling

U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor struck down the Affordable Care Act’s preventive care coverage rule Thursday, prompting concerned responses from the healthcare industry.   »

Increasing availability of non-alcoholic drinks may reduce amount of alcohol purchased online

Increasing availability of non-alcoholic drinks may reduce amount of alcohol purchased online

Increasing the proportion of non-alcoholic drinks on sale in online supermarkets could reduce the amount of alcohol people purchase, suggests a study published today led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. »

Reducing the appeal of smoking: Study confirms tobacco warnings on packages need improvement

Reducing the appeal of smoking: Study confirms tobacco warnings on packages need improvement

Smoking has been glamorized to consumers for decades, but the packaging of combustible tobacco products have been the central target in a global effort to get more people to not smoke. From colorful pictures to specific wording, what is seen on the s... »

Reducing the appeal of smoking: Study confirms tobacco warnings on packages need improvement

Reducing the appeal of smoking: Study confirms tobacco warnings on packages need improvement

Smoking has been glamorized to consumers for decades, but the packaging of combustible tobacco products have been the central target in a global effort to get more people to not smoke. From colorful pictures to specific wording, what is seen on the s... »

Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, CDC report shows

Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, CDC report shows

Prescriptions for stimulants often used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder surged during the pandemic, especially among adults, a new study found. »