In the U.S., over 50 million people experienced chronic pain in 2021. Worldwide, over 55 million people are living with ...

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People with dementia are more likely to have suicidal thoughts but are not necessarily more likely to attempt or die by ...

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ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - In the U.S., over 50 million people experienced chronic pain in 2021. Worldwide, over 55 ...