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UK lawmakers vote in favor of bill legalizing assisted dying

Lawmakers in Britain gave initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives in England and Wales in a vote in the House of Commons on Friday.

Caregivers like JD Vance can hold families and even nations together

November is National Caregiver Awareness Month and a great time to heal ourselves and our nation. VP-elect JD Vance is a role model for how he overcame his mother's substance issues.

Giving thanks can make you happier and healthier, experts say

Sharing gratitude is a big tradition of Thanksgiving — and it could also benefit your mental health. Psychology experts David Rudd and Thea Gallagher weigh in.

Biden staffers' post-election therapy sessions prompt scathing response

'Outnumbered' panelists sound off after the State Department used taxpayer money to fund therapy sessions for federal employees after the presidential election.

Clonazepam, popular anxiety-reducing drug, recalled nationwide for ‘possibly life-threatening’ error

The anxiety-reducing drug, Clonazepam, has been recalled after a potentially "life-threatening" label mix-up, the FDA said in the recall.

Some types of cocoa plus green tea may offer surprising health benefits

A study from the University of Birmingham in the U.K. may be good news for fans of some types of cocoa plus green tea: the compounds in those drinks may protect the body after eating fatty foods.

Catholic school collecting kids pajama donations; clean PJs can promote better sleep, expert says

A Catholic academy in Queens, New York, is collecting pajama donations for local children living in shelters through the month of November to provide them with a sense of security.

DR. MARC SIEGEL: Why Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1s could be a magic shot against alcohol abuse

The COVID pandemic set in motion trends with alcohol use that have persisted. Disruptions in work, school and lifestyle have been linked to increased alcohol consumption.

Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds

Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcoholism, a new study suggests. Researchers explain why diabetes and weight loss drugs work better than alcohol medications.

Some online vape sellers don't comply with regulations to prevent sales to minors, study finds

A UC San Diego study found that online e-cigarette retailers are not sticking to regulations on shipping and flavor restrictions. Researchers and experts discuss the concerning findings.