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August 28, 2024

Exploring the complexity of the modern crisis of loneliness

Kyle C. Garrison

In 2020, amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, Harvard psychologist and professor Richard Weissbourd observed a troubling trend: a growing sense of isolation permeating society. This observation prompted him to propose…

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August 28, 2024

Living with Covid: a new era of risk management

Kyle C. Garrison

The summer of 2024 sees a surge in Covid cases, yet many Americans treat it like the common cold. Gone are the days of widespread testing, isolation, and mask-wearing. This…

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August 27, 2024

Efforts to distribute polio vaccines in Gaza amidst conflict

Kyle C. Garrison

In a major public health boost, Gaza has received a shipment of polio vaccines aimed at protecting more than 640,000 children from the virus, marking the first such effort in…

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August 27, 2024

Hong Kong recommends badminton as a deterrent to teenage intimacy

Kyle C. Garrison

In an unorthodox approach to sex education, Hong Kong officials have suggested that teenagers take up badminton as a way to curb sexual urges. The guidance is among new educational…

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August 26, 2024

Emerging pandemic threats: Are we sufficiently prepared?

Kyle C. Garrison

Recent developments have heightened global health concerns, as the World Health Organization recently classified a new mpox outbreak in Africa as a global health emergency. A day later, Sweden confirmed…

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August 26, 2024

Setbacks in psychedelic medicine: a reality check for research integrity

Kyle C. Garrison

It’s been a year of anticipation for Lykos Therapeutics, as they await a landmark decision from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drugmaker had filed an application to approve…

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August 25, 2024

A new opportunity to defeat the leading cause of infectious death in the world: tuberculosis.

Kyle C. Garrison

On a recent visit to a densely populated homeless shelter in Delhi, India, I encountered firsthand the harsh reality of tuberculosis (TB), a disease that continues to claim lives in…

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August 25, 2024

Is the $6 billion negotiation for Medicare a breakthrough or just a small step?

Kyle C. Garrison

In recent news, the White House has made a significant announcement that marks a new chapter in health care policy. This development is the culmination of years of tireless effort:…

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August 24, 2024

Exploring the intersection between psychedelic experiences and near-death phenomena.

Kyle C. Garrison

Researchers conducted a unique study involving 31 individuals, mostly males from the United States and the United Kingdom, who shared their experiences with both near-death states and psychedelics. The results…

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