A common anti-anxiety pill taken by 16 million Americans isn’t very effective and its effectiveness has been greatly exaggerated, according to a Harvard analysis.

Xanax, also known as alprazolam, was approved by the FDA in 1981 and belongs to the benzodiazepine class, a group of depressant medications used to relieve anxiety.

It’s known to be addictive, harmful to the body, and carries the risk of overdose — and now scientists say Xanax might not even be that effective. Researchers from Harvard University and Oregon Health & Science University re-examined trials and studies investigating the effectiveness of Xanax in treating panic disorder. They found several examples of …

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I’m 67 and fit – my ‘magic bullet’ for anti-aging isn’t a cream or serum

I'm 67 and fit - my 'magic bullet' for anti-aging isn't a cream or serum

AN Aging-defying woman has revealed how she maintains a youthful appearance without spending too much on expensive skincare products. She took to the social media platform listing lifestyle habits that should be adopted to slow down the aging process. 3 Michele Smith went viral on TikTok after sharing advice on growing up youngCredit: tiktok.com/foreverfit_michele 3 …

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