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How are thyroid hormone levels assessed? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Thyroid hormone is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines to older people, but a Johns Hopkins study shows that some people have levels that are too high, and this puts them at risk for dementia. Jennifer Mammen, an endocrinologist …
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What accounts for the variable effect of alcohol on different people? Elizabeth Tracey reports
What is the difference between high intensity and binge drinking? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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As the holidays approach with their celebrations, alcohol frequently plays a prominent part. Denis Antoine, an alcohol use disorder expert at Johns Hopkins, says overuse may occur more often at these times, with binge drinking and high intensity drinking. Antoine: …
How can we protect children and teens from developing alcohol use disorder? Elizabeth Tracey reports
When is it alcohol use disorder? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Alcohol use disorder or AUD is characterized by someone’s compulsion to use alcohol, an inability to control that use and stop using alcohol even when it is causing problems in their life. Denis Antoine, an AUD expert at Johns Hopkins, …
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How do you know if your alcohol use is a problem? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Alcohol is ubiquitous, especially as we approach the winter holidays. Denis Antoine, an alcohol use disorder or AUD expert at Johns Hopkins, says with something that’s around seemingly all of the time, it’s important to assess your own relationship to …
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