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‘Gas station heroin’ is growing threat in New Jersey, health officials warn: ‘Dangerous and addictive’

A dangerous drug is causing a spike of illnesses in New Jersey, health officials warn. In many cases, it’s sold on corner convenience store shelves. Addiction experts shared concerns.

Drug recovery books were stolen from San Francisco libraries, so city officials want to offer them for free

More drug recovery books are stolen from San Francisco's public libraries than any other genre. Now, city officials want to expand a pilot program to provide offer for free.

New York woman reports improved mental health after undergoing brain electrode therapy

Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression. The treatment involves implanting electrodes in the brain.

How to tame the barrage of stealthy social media notifications and regain control

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how to manage the barrage of stealthy social media notifications you receive and regain control: Steps to turn off your notifications.

California K-9 finds pounds of meth hidden in dog treat boxes during traffic stop: police

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office says that one of its K-9s found pounds of meth hidden in dog treat boxes during a traffic stop last week.

Weekend read: Best stories of the week in Health include COVID advice and lupus developments

This weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, including key insights on COVID and autoimmune treatments.

Texas suspect charged with murder after allegedly using Uber to deliver fatal fentanyl pills: police

Garland resident Kennedy Kirby, 30, was initially charged with the manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, but was later formally charged with murder.

Crisis in the Northwest: Inside one of Oregon’s largest homeless camps with a former drug dealer

The number of people living unsheltered in Oregon has risen steeply in recent years. Here's a look at one of the biggest homeless encampments in the state.

Ozempic, the happy drug? Study suggests weight-loss medications could reduce depression, anxiety

For those who take Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss or diabetes, a new study suggests the GLP-1 medications could also help reduce depression and anxiety.

ADHD in males versus females: What you must know about the differences in symptoms and treatments

Licensed mental health counselor Sabrina Nasta and ADHD expert McCall Letterle map out how ADHD shows up in boys compared to girls, and eventually in men compared to women.