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Ketamine infusions improve symptoms of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, study says

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Ketamine infusions improve symptoms of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, study says

People who got intravenous ketamine at three private ketamine infusion clinics had “significant improvement” in symptoms of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, a new study published on Monday says. (CNN) Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes WASHINGTON — People who got intravenous ketamine at three private ketamine infusion clinics had “significant improvement” in symptoms of depression, … Read more

Live updates: No more marmalade sandwiches as queen tribute

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Live updates: No more marmalade sandwiches as queen tribute

LONDON — Officials in charge of the park outside Buckingham Palace have told people to stop leaving marmalade sandwiches as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II because of the “negative impact on the park’s wildlife.” Some mourners have left the snacks alongside floral tributes at Buckingham Palace and neighboring Green Park. The sandwiches are a … Read more

Will Grief Over Queen Elizabeth’s Death Unite A Divided Royal Family?

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Will Grief Over Queen Elizabeth’s Death Unite A Divided Royal Family?

Will Grief Over Queen Elizabeth’s Death Unite A Divided Royal Family?  TODAY To many Black Britons, the Queen could do no wrong. King Charles must earn that respect  The Guardian Royal Family Needs to Address ‘Dark Skin’ Comment in Order to Survive | TMZ  TMZ Why Do People Hate Meghan Markle?  We Got This Covered View Full Coverage on … Read more

MLB unveils rule changes for 2023, including pitch timer, shift limits and bigger bases

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MLB unveils rule changes for 2023, including pitch timer, shift limits and bigger bases

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 03, 2022 in Anaheim, California. Meg Oliphant | Getty Images The MLB approved several rule changes for the 2023 season that are aimed to speed up the pace of play and … Read more

Utah confirms this year’s first human case of West Nile virus; man hospitalized

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Utah confirms this year’s first human case of West Nile virus; man hospitalized

Mosquitoes are sorted by type at the Salt Lake Mosquito Abatement District laboratory in Salt Lake City, May 27, 2021. Health officials have confirmed the state’s first human case of West Nile virus this year in the Weber-Morgan health district, prompting a warning for residents to stay vigilant against mosquitoes. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News) … Read more

What makes mosquito bites itch and what to do about it

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What makes mosquito bites itch and what to do about it

Scratching a mosquito bite inflames the skin, and the inflammation makes the skin itch more. Here is what makes mosquito bites itch and what to do about it. (Kanachaifoto, Adobe ) Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes ATLANTA — If you’ve ever been bitten by a mosquito, you know how frustrating their bites can be. The … Read more

Zombie cells central to the quest for active, vital old age

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Zombie cells central to the quest for active, vital old age

By LAURA UNGAR August 31, 2022 GMT https://apnews.com/article/zombie-cells-central-quest-active-vital-old-age-e52713983444185dcd6ed116305d0764 In an unfinished part of his basement, 95-year-old Richard Soller zips around a makeshift track encircling boxes full of medals he’s won for track and field and long-distance running. Without a hint of breathlessness, he says: “I can put in miles down here.” Steps away is an … Read more

Zombie cells central to the quest for active, vital old age

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Zombie cells central to the quest for active, vital old age

By LAURA UNGAR August 31, 2022 GMT https://apnews.com/article/zombie-cells-central-quest-active-vital-old-age-e52713983444185dcd6ed116305d0764 In an unfinished part of his basement, 95-year-old Richard Soller zips around a makeshift track encircling boxes full of medals he’s won for track and field and long-distance running. Without a hint of breathlessness, he says: “I can put in miles down here.” Steps away is an … Read more

Mickey Mantle card breaks record, as sports memorabilia soar

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Mickey Mantle card breaks record, as sports memorabilia soar

NEW YORK (AP) — A mint condition Mickey Mantle baseball card sold for $12.6 million Sunday, blasting into the record books as the most ever paid for sports memorabilia in a market that has grown exponentially more lucrative in recent years. The rare Mantle card eclipsed the record just posted a few months ago — … Read more