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Myths about willpower and moral weakness prevent people with opioid use disorder from receiving effective medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone

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Close-up photo of a woman's hands holding two small packets labeled Suboxone.

The most effective scientific treatment for opioid use disorder is medication. Methadone and buprenorphine prevent cravings and other withdrawal symptoms, while naltrexone works by blocking the effects of opioids. Despite abundant research showing that these drugs reduce the risk of relapse and overdose, many people, regardless of their relationship to opioids or the people who … Read more

The sound of silence? Johns Hopkins researchers show that people feel it

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Astonished hearing listening concept

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have used auditory illusions to examine how moments of silence can distort people’s perception of time, tackling the age-old philosophical question of whether silence can be perceived as more than the absence of sound. A team of psychologists and philosophers at Johns Hopkins University used auditory illusions to show that … Read more

James Lewis, longtime suspect in Tylenol poisoning of seven people in 1982, dies in Cambridge, officials say – The Boston Globe

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James W. Lewis being escorted through Logan Airport in Boston after being released from the Federal Correctional Institution in Oklahoma on Friday, October 13, 1995. Lewis served more than 12 years for attempting to extort money from manufacturers of Tylenol during the murders of 1982 cyanide tampering.

In 1982, seven people in the Chicago area died after ingesting Tylenol mixed with cyanide, and Lewis was the longtime suspect in their deaths. He was never charged with poisoning, but was convicted of attempting to extort $1 million from pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson and sentenced to 12 years behind bars. James W. Lewis … Read more

Names in the News: The People Shaping the Future of Lake Area Business – American Press

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Names in the News: The People Shaping the Future of Lake Area Business - American Press

Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business Posted at 4:47am Sunday July 9, 2023 Hidalgo joins Lake AreaAdventures Lake Area Adventures took over Erica Hidalgo as director of marketing and business development for all of its business operations, including Lake Area Adventures Family Entertainment Complex at 1337 Country Club Road, … Read more

With the city’s water systems at full capacity, Chicagoans have urged people to reduce their water consumption

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With the city's water systems at full capacity, Chicagoans have urged people to reduce their water consumption

CHICAGO Record-breaking rainfall has taken a toll on area waterways, prompting officials to urge Chicagoans, many of whom are still cleaning out basements and replenishing sewage in their homes, to limit water consumption. According to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and Department of Water Management officials, Chicagoans can help reduce the amount of water currently overwhelming … Read more

High-quality sleep found to ease cognitive deficits for Black people

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High-quality sleep found to ease cognitive deficits for Black people

The study sheds light on the importance of sleep in reducing the risk of cognitive decline in this vulnerable population. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In a study focusing on the interaction between sleep and genetic factors associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in older African Americans, researchers found that high-quality sleep … Read more

Genetics and concussion because a minor stroke can be devastating for some people

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billboard showing Danny Frawley on screening at football ground

Concussion and head trauma are a real and serious risk for many Australians. While most people suffer from acute and relatively short-lived effects, such as dizziness and headaches, in some cases the symptoms persist for weeks, months or years. It can cause long-term and debilitating neurological damage. Concussion in junior to elite level sport is … Read more