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Using AI for Your Health? Here's What to Watch Out For

AI technology can be a useful tool to help better understand your symptoms and treatment. Just be careful what you share with an AI chatbot.

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Can You Legally Use Psychedelic Drugs for Therapy?

Momentum is growing around using psychedelics in psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) to help treat a variety of conditions. Experts say more research is needed.

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How Can You Adjust to the Fall Time Change?

Clocks shifting back an hour can temporarily disrupt your sleep, mood, energy, and your own internal clock. Our doctors offer tips on how to adjust and feel better.

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Dear Dartmouth Health: What Does 'Hormonal Imbalance' Mean?

You may have seen chatter on social media about hormonal imbalance during perimenopause. Ignore the hearsay and find out what really happens during this time of hormonal variation.

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How to Decide on Care, Treatment, and Advance Directives for Serious Illness

Here's what to think about when doing advance care planning around what medical interventions you might or might not want if you get seriously ill.

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What Are Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements, stiffness, and balance problems. Symptoms can start long before you think it's anything serious.

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What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and What Conditions Does It Treat?

Hyperbaric oxygen chambers treat a growing number of conditions, including decompression sickness or the bends. Make sure the treatment you're getting is medically proven to help.

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