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This Veterans Day we should honor those who served, not just enjoy holiday sales

Veterans Day has to mean more than just barbecues and big sales. We should honor those who served by understanding their sacrifices and helping them find a place in civilian life.

Boston's 'Methadone Mile' removed but 'anarchy' spills onto streets, locals say

Boston's "Methadone Mile" has been dismantled on the mayor's orders, but some residents are concerned that disorderly conduct by its former inhabitants is getting worse.

Matthew Perry’s friend Hank Azaria credits him for AA journey: ‘God is a bunch of drunks together in a room’

"Simpsons" star Hank Azaria shared a tribute to late "Friends" actor and friend Matthew Perry, recalling how Perry helped him with his sobriety.

New Hampshire's recovery-friendly workplace program expands to nationwide institute

New Hampshire's governor is taking on a leadership role in the creation of a new initiative called The Recovery Friendly Workplace National Institute, the White House announced.

Failing to address students by preferred name would be discrimination under new Colorado bill pushed by youth

Colorado students prioritized gender and mental health in bills they sent to the state legislature. One bill would force schools to use students' preferred names.

COVID lockdowns increased ADHD risk among 10-year-old children, new study finds

A new study has determined that 10-year-old kids who already had a genetic risk of developing ADHD saw a “significant increase" in diagnoses after COVID lockdowns.

Liberal mayor-elect wants National Guard to shutter open-air drug markets

Cherelle Parker was elected Philadelphia's first female mayor Tuesday. She previously said she would bring in the National Guard to help clean up the city's open-air drug markets.

Do healing crystals have any scientific backing? Some cite 'remarkable' benefits

The benefits of crystals for healing and wellness are said to be mostly anecdotal and linked to alternative medicine, but people are curious. Do crystals heal? Do they help mind and body?

Winner, winner! American Humane announces its 2023 Hero Dog Award recipient

American Humane crowned its 2023 Hero Dog Award to a therapy dog stationed in Missouri with the USO. Maverick supports service members and their families.

A quarter of US medical students consider quitting school and most may not treat patients: new survey

A quarter of all medical students in the United States are considering quitting school, according to a new report from Elsevier Health. Doctors and students weighed in with perspective.