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TIL that people who attempted suicide are seven times more likely to die from heart disease before age 40

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78QYr TIL certain anti-Depression medications had to be labeled with “suicidal thoughts” after kids, teens, and young adults who were taking these medications had motivation to harm themselves after taking them.