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By Annette Hinkle It’s a tale as familiar — and old — as time itself. A creative, intelligent soul discovers at a very young ...

A recent RTL survey of nearly 20,000 Dutch citizens hows strong public support for relaxing the euthanasia laws. Currently, ...

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A new Chinese study suggests that social media use can help prevent and reduce depression symptoms among middle-aged and older adults. The research, published in the international journal, ...