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The recreational drugs cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines significantly increase the risk of stroke—including among younger users—Cambridge researchers have concluded after analyzing data from more than 100 million people.
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A new study of more than 6,000 American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) adults shows that nearly one-third meet criteria for "healthy functioning," a multidimensional measure capturing ...
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Many Americans remain uneasy about driverless cars. According to new research, their concerns go far beyond safety.
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