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At first, the pills helped her feel so much better. Jessica Falstein, an artist living in Manhattan, learned she had an anxiety disorder in 1992. It led to panic attacks, a racing pulse, sleeplessness ...

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Veteran ecologist Madhav Gadgil passes away in Pune after a brief illness. Experts explain why health issues worsen in the ...

BASW guide calls on social workers to use sensitive questioning and careful observation during home visits to identify and support rising number of older problem drinkers. Social workers must identify ...

Late-night comedians love to joke about Congress as a retirement home. Last week, it looked like no joke. Two elderly Democratic House members — 71-year-old Rep. Debbie Dingell (Mich.) and 80-year-old ...