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The secret’s out about a trendy autism treatment — now it may be impossible to find
“What this study shows is how quickly information shared through news coverage, social media and public figures can influence real-world prescribing patterns,” study author Dr. Joshua Rothman said.
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Suicide among young Americans declines in first years of 988 hotline
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We're heading for an AI-fueled 'dementia crisis,' brain scientist warns
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