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More hospitals and clinics are now offering ketamine therapy to patients for severe depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental… Read More »Ketamine clinics vary widely in pregnancy-related protective measures
Cities in the Global South are more exposed to extreme heat because they lack cooling green spaces, new research shows.… Read More »Cities in the Global South lack refreshing green spaces
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