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Despite a lack of extensive proof, AI chatbots are available to assist with addressing one’s mental well-being.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Download the mental health chatbot Earkick and you’re greeted by a bandana-wearing panda who could easily fit into a kids’ cartoon. Initiate a conversation or input regarding anxiety and the application will produce soothing and empathetic phrases that therapists are knowledgeable in providing. The panda mascot may also propose a guided breathing

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Early for US, allergy season has arrived. To avoid ruining your spring season, here are some tips for preventing pollen exposure.

Spring allergies are now in full swing, arriving earlier and with more intensity than anticipated. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, over 80 million individuals in the United States experience symptoms such as itchy eyes, runny nose, and others due to seasonal allergies. The extent of discomfort individuals experience is influenced by

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The court has ruled that the First Amendment is not violated by showing unattractive images of the negative effects of smoking on cigarette packaging.

A recent court decision determined that the First Amendment is not infringed upon by a federal mandate to include graphic images on cigarette packaging and advertisements that showcase the harmful effects of smoking. These images may include depictions of damaged lungs and discolored feet due to reduced blood flow. A three-judge panel from the 5th

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2022, nearly 108,000 individuals have experienced a record-high number of drug overdose cases in the United States.

In 2022, the final federal data released on Thursday reported that approximately 108,000 people in the United States passed away due to drug overdoses. In the past twenty years, the amount of overdose deaths in the United States has consistently increased and set new yearly records, creating the most severe overdose crisis in American history.

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