Rhitu Chatterjee
Stories
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Health
Mass Shootings Can Be Contagious, Research Shows
Unfortunately it may not be a coincidence that several mass shooting incidents took place in one week. Research shows perpetrators are often inspired by media coverage of other shootings.
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Science
A Look At The Impact Of Active Shooter Drills
Psychologists and behavioral analysts say that active shooter drills can help prepare people for an emergency, but more elaborate ones can be harmful, especially when they are surprise drills.
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Health
WHO Redefines Burnout As A 'Syndrome' Linked To Chronic Stress At Work
The World Health Organization has updated its handbook of diseases to include an expanded definition of burnout. It closely links it to workplace stress and says it can lead to reduced productivity.
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Science
Suicide Rate For Girls Has Been Rising Faster Than For Boys, Study Finds
Researchers found that the increase was highest for girls ages 10 to 14 in the U.S., rising by nearly 13% since 2007. The increase for boys of the same age was 7%.
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Health
Highly Potent Weed Has Swept The Market, Raising Concerns About Health Risks
Most of the marijuana for sale in the U.S. has a far higher THC content than it did a few decades ago. Some scientists and doctors are concerned that the trend is making pot less safe.
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Health
Teen Dating Violence Can Lead To Homicide — Girls Are The Most Common Victims
A study finds that about 7 percent of all teen homicides between 2003 and 2016 were committed by a romantic partner. The majority of victims were teen girls.
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Health
How Media Organizations Can Help Mitigate Suicide Contagion
Hearing about suicide can increase a person's risk of suicide. But there are ways for the media to mitigate that through responsible reporting
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Health
FDA Approves Drug That Could Help Women With Postpartum Depression
The first drug for severe postpartum depression has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Thousands of women could benefit from the drug, but there are drawbacks, including a $35,000 price tag.
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Health
Daily Marijuana Use And Highly Potent Weed Linked To Psychosis
As more places in the U.S. and Europe legalize marijuana, weed consumption is growing ever more popular. But researchers are studying a troubling health risk associated with the drug.
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National
When Teens Threaten Violence, A Community Responds With Compassion
After years of being beaten up, this teen decided to take justice into his own hands. A school district in Oregon showed him a better way to solve his problems.