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February 2022 in “Journal of Pain and Symptom Management” HIV symptoms often occur together and cause similar distress.
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Functional foods and nutrients like flavonoids, vitamin D, omega-3s, and probiotics can boost brain health and reduce stress.
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May 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Hemp is a promising ingredient for skin products due to its healing and soothing properties.
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July 2025 in “BMC Psychology” Social rejection can harm long-term mental health in transgender individuals.
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