Despite several federal and state laws passed in recent decades to ensure that health insurance companies cover physical and mental health equally, many still do not get the mental health treatment they need. Now, Santa Clara County wants to join the fight for mental health parity. As recently as 2020, state lawmakers attempted to strengthen …
An expert has warned that popular cold and flu remedies containing a common ingredient should be taken off shelves because they don’t work – as experts have also warned another decongestant could cause strokes. The director of the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM), Christelle Ratignier-Carbonneil, issued a serious warning …
A recent survey conducted by Sukoon Health shed light on the perceptions, awareness and experiences of mental health care in India. With 70% of respondents affirming the importance of diagnosing and treating mental health issues, the findings signal a significant shift in societal attitudes towards mental wellbeing. This growing understanding, catalyzed by initiatives like Mental …
The era of over-the-counter cold medications is coming to an end. Major retail chain CVS announced this month that it would remove certain cold and cough products containing oral phenylephrine from its shelves. The Food and Drug Administration may soon push for the ingredient to be removed en masse from these over-the-counter products, following a …
Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories To safeguard I don’t know if it’s my mother in me or New Jersey, says Lisa Gomez, but I don’t want to hear it, it’s too hard. We can’t do that. Gomez needs that courage. It’s his job to ensure that health plans and insurance companies …
When WeightWatchers was originally conceived, it was envisioned as a weight loss company combining support groups and an intensive diet plan into one cohesive program. At the forefront of the business was the so-called “prudent diet,” which had been developed in the 1950s by Dr. Norman Jolliffe. The diet called for fish five times a …
DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law is a lovely retired teacher. She lives an active lifestyle, volunteering at her local Boys and Girls Club and following up with her friends. The problem is that her mobility and memory are declining, and she and her family deny it. She still drives and has recently been in several collisions. …
It was my daughter’s birthday last weekend, so I took her to the fight between KSI and Tommy Fury. She said it was one of the best nights she ever had. In my opinion it was a great event that had fantastic numbers, but the product is very poor when it comes to live sport. …
DAILY GYM Travel can be expensive and time-consuming, we understand that. Skip the commute and take home the gym with a pair of dumbbells. According to Men’s Health Director of Fitness Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS, dumbbells are essential for targeted muscle building. With a ton of seasonal dumbbell deals already live, Black Friday brings a golden …
And now an important message about National Park Services Fat Bear Week, which began Wednesday and ends October 10, from a concerned bear: Hello humans, my name is Titus and I am the official spokesperson for a national coalition of bears who have dedicated themselves to what we consider a healthier, more active lifestyle. While …