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The Fungus Zombies in ‘The Last of Us’ Are Fictional, but Real Fungi Can Infect People, and They’re Becoming More Resistant
By Gerry Wright Your Health

The Fungus Zombies in ‘The Last of Us’ Are Fictional, but Real Fungi Can Infect People, and They’re Becoming More Resistant

Many of the people watching The Last of Us are likely there for the zombies. I love the zombies too, but I’m really there for the fungus. I’ve been studying fungi since my PhD work in the 1980s, and I grow more fascinated by these amazing organisms with every passing year. In the HBO series […]

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Sibling Aggression and Abuse Go Beyond Rivalry – Bullying Within a Family Can Have Lifelong Repercussions
By Corinna Jenkins Tucker and Tanya Rouleau Whitworth Your Health

Sibling Aggression and Abuse Go Beyond Rivalry – Bullying Within a Family Can Have Lifelong Repercussions

Nearly 80% of U.S. children grow up with a sibling. For many, brothers and sisters are life companions, close confidants and sharers of memories. But siblings also are natural competitors for parents’ attention. When brothers and sisters view parents’ love and attention as limited – or lopsided in favor of their sibling – rivalry may […]

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How to Help Teen Girls’ Mental Health Struggles – 6 Research-Based Strategies for Parents, Teachers And Friends
By Elizabeth Englander and Meghan K. McCoy Your Health

How to Help Teen Girls’ Mental Health Struggles – 6 Research-Based Strategies for Parents, Teachers And Friends

It’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health took a hit during the pandemic. But new research suggests that teen girls in particular are suffering in unprecedented ways. A survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was published in early February 2023 found that, in 2021, 57% of high school […]

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Gastric Sleeve vs. Gastric Bypass: What’s the Difference
By Clarissa Vanner Your Health

Gastric Sleeve vs. Gastric Bypass: What’s the Difference

Despite their similarities, gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgeries are two different procedures and they have a few notable differences in terms of their mechanisms of action, surgical techniques, and expected outcomes. Here’s a breakdown of the similarities and major differences between gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery.

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