In the long-running debate over whether a meat-free or meat-rich diet is better for health, a new study highlights the benefits of a meat-free diet. Researchers at Stanford University looked at the health of 22 sets of identical twins to see how they fared when one twin ate a vegetarian or animal-free diet, while the …
Halloween brings spooky seasonal activities that fear and thrill seekers flock to. While many may view fear as a largely negative reaction, doctors say it can stimulate the same centers in the brain as happiness and is positively reinforced by social bonding when experienced without the threat of real danger . Here, two doctors break …
With suicide rates increasing in the United States, communities must use every tool available to identify those at risk so they can be connected to the care they need. Earlier this year, Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) worked directly with the state’s health care providers to help increase suicide risk screening among pregnant and postpartum people, …
CVS Health is considering removing a common type of decongestant from shelves after a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee said it was ineffective earlier this year. The products contain the oral formulation of phenylephrine (PE), which is found in several over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Although PE has been used as a decongestant for nearly …
ATLANTA– The state of Georgia will begin funding gender-affirming health care for state employees, public school teachers and former employees covered by a state health insurance plan, addressing another series of lawsuits against Georgia agencies aimed at forcing them to pay for the genre. confirmatory surgery and other procedures. The plaintiffs moved to dismiss their …
Clubhouses is a mental health service that a New York City official said was “right under our noses” for more than 75 years. The model invites people suffering from depression and other mental health issues into a temporary home where they are surrounded by peers and counselors and receive resources for their issues as well …
A leading group of doctors on Thursday formally withdrew its endorsement of a 2009 paper on excited delirium, a paper that critics say has been used to justify excessive force by police. In a statement, the American College of Emergency Physicians called the paper outdated and said the term excited delirium should not be used …
The legislation would restrict algorithms targeting younger users. October 11, 2023, 3:54 p.m. Convinced that social media platforms are fueling a mental health crisis among the nation’s young people, New York public officials announced new legislation Wednesday that would restrict algorithms targeting young users. “Young New Yorkers are struggling with record levels of anxiety and …
As the conflict in Israel enters its fourth day, thousands of people find themselves trapped in the war zone. Hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians have died, authorities say, and more than 5,000 people have been injured in Israel and Palestine since Saturday, when the militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented air, land and sea attack. …
Worrying about finances is nothing new. But as inflation sets in and the cost of living rises without wages keeping pace, more and more people begin to panic about their money. Financial anxiety has set in for billions of people, some of whom have never felt this acute pressure before. You may not be familiar …