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Being a Hypochondriac Might Help Send You to an Early Grave, Study Suggests
Being overly worried about getting sick may, actually, help send you to an early grave, new research out this month suggests. The study found that people diagnosed with hypochondriasis were noticeably more likely to die during the study period than those without it. An increased risk was seen across both natural and unnatural causes of…
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Controversial Assisted Suicide Pod Cleared for Use in Switzerland
Assisted suicide booths, a longtime fixture of sci-fi, may soon be a thing in Switzerland. Swiss outlets report that the manufacturer of a 3D-printed assisted suicide pod called the Sarco capsule has received legal approval to be used by the public.
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Telecom Giant Orange On Trial In France After 19 Employees Died By Suicide
Orange, a French telecom giant, is being sued for moral harassment, among other charges, after 19 employees died by suicide and another 12 attempted to kill themselves over a three-year span. Over 100 people have claimed work culture at the company, contributed to employees’ mental health issues.
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Russian Doll Deftly Navigates Existential Dread And Depression
When you first meet Nadia, the gruff but glamorous heroine of Netflix’s Russian Doll, the ‘offness’ of the strange predicament she’s found herself in is immediately apparent, but difficult to put your finger on, especially if you go into the series unfamiliar with its premise. But as Nadia pulls apart Russian Doll’s mysteries piece by…