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Loneliness has been described as epidemic and is a big contributor to depression. Small things -- cards, weekly groups -- make a difference. >

A new study allays concerns that taking antidepressants during pregnancy can lead to autism and ADHD in kids. Other factors are at work. >

Kids suffer when they get the flu. Parents suffer, too. Childhood flu vaccines do a good job of preventing infection, a recent study shows. >

An AI project could help bystanders and emergency responders do a better job of getting people breathing and get more people CPR certified. >

More parents are wondering if leucovorin could improve communication skills in kids with ASD. But it appears to only help some children. >

Stool-based screening tests should encourage more people to test for colon cancer sooner, saving lives. Colonoscopies can be done as needed. >

A small group of chronically depressed patients in a clinical trial found the psychedelic offered relief, though others experienced anxiety. >

Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act continues to erode as some customers struggle to make premium payments, with the declining numbers churning market uncertainty for insurers. >

Telehealth visits became popular during the pandemic, and fears about their cost and the potential for abuse grew along with them. >

Anxiety can be seen as an early warning system that evolved to protect us from danger. That view is good for anxious patients in treatment. >