At a Glance
People with alcohol use disorder and obesity drank less when treated with a GLP-1 drug in addition to cognitive behavioral therapy.
Findings from the clinical trial suggest GLP-1s could help to treat alcohol use disorder.
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"Semaglutide, a drug approved for chronic weight management and type 2 diabetes, delivered robust therapeutic effects across both conditions simultaneously." šŖš½
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āA new study from the University of Georgia suggests opioids may weaken the immune system by altering gut bacteria potentially leaving patients twice as likely to get sick.ā
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Yesterday I was on a plane, 30 minutes delayed due to weather, waiting to depart from ATL to SLC. Suddenly, I heard a passenger yell out, āI donāt want to die on this plane! Let me off this plane!!!ā
This is the story of what happened next.
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Thank you Dopey Nation for embracing me, my brother and our quest for his freedom. And from my brother, Debo, he says "Thank you for the warm welcome." š¤spreaker.com/episode/dopey-5ā¦
Anybody else watching White Lotus? Ativan is becoming a main character...
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āLorazepam is a prescription drug that falls under the benzodiazepine family,ā explains Nzinga Harrison, MD, co-founder and chief medical officer at Eleanor Health.
Super important article from @nationalcouncil on Seasonal Affective Disorder. Did you know Spring is a high risk time for suicide and substance use? Do not underestimate the power of a full UV spectrum lightbox! buff.ly/4haLj8D
CALL TO ACTION! Clemency for Kofi Phone and Email Campaign to Governor Holcomb. We have been fighting for 30 years for my brother's freedom and this is the closest we have been. We would love your help <3 chng.it/sGRvsF4V6R via @Change
Foreman of the Jury pleads Governor for clemency for my brother Kofi M. Ajabu. Sign the petition to support clemency at: chng.it/pBxk7yTwRh via @Change
āThe implications of the election are huge, no matter your value set, and no matter for whom you plan to vote,ā Dr. Nzinga A. Harrison, co-founder and chief medical officer of Eleanor Health, told HuffPost. šš¾
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Meta-analysis shows that MBCT and ACT may be superior to inactive or treatment-as-usual controls and that PPT may be comparable to active controls for reducing symptoms of major depression after an acute course of therapy. buff.ly/40vWPWB
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"sending caring text messages over 1 year to active military personnel who had reported a suicide attempt or suicidal ideation lowered subsequent suicide attempts by almost half" š
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#10 of 30
Proven to prevent suicide:
-Training primary care physicians in depression recognition and treatment
-Educating youths on depression and suicidal behavior
-Active outreach to psychiatric patients after discharge or a suicidal crisis
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