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By Akshaya Ganesh Opioids are the drugs that are responsible for the majority of overdose deaths in the U.S; fixing the opioid epidemic is a critical step in mediating substance abuse and addiction in the U.S. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. saw an exponential increase in drug overdose and substance abuse disorder (SAD) cases. …
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By Sophie Umansky Image source: https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/news/why-are-so-many-people-getting-sick-this-winter We’ve all likely heard an old wives’ tale or two in our lives. Some people live by them, others brush them off as superstition, but there is no doubt the effect they have had in shaping some of society’s medical opinions. So, let’s get into some popular old wives’ …
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By Swathi Sevugan “American adults consume an average of 17 teaspoons (85 grams) of added sugar every day, more than 2-3 times the recommended amount for men and women respectively” (American Heart Association). In general, the American diet contains more processed sugars than any other diet. This is due to the high intake of sweets …
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