DON'T EVER GIVE UP
2023-07-04 As Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Hit the Market, Anti-Smoking Groups Press for Wider Standard Don Thompson The idea seems simple enough. Preserve all the rituals of smoking: Light up a cigarette, inhale the smoke, including the nasty stuff that can kill you, and exhale. But remove most of the nicotine, the chemical that makes […]
Mental Health Friday 2023-07-07 On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what […]
The Impact of Childhood Obesity on Physical and Mental Health: An In-Depth Report By Editorial Team Introduction: Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern that has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. This report aims to explore the multifaceted effects of childhood obesity on both physical and mental health. By understanding the […]
The Transformative Power of Relaxation: Exploring the Benefits on Physical and Mental Well-Being By Editorial Team Introduction: This report delves into the profound benefits of relaxation on both physical and mental well-being. In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, incorporating relaxation techniques into our lives can have transformative effects, promoting overall health […]
2023-07-06 Patients Squeezed in Fight Over Who Gets to Bill for Pricey Infusion Drugs Samantha Liss Health insurers and medical providers are battling over who should supply high-cost infusion drugs for patients, with the tussle over profits now spilling into statehouses across the country. The issue is that some insurers are bypassing hospital […]
Rising Incidence of Autism: Addressing the Impact on Families and Society Link: FindTreatment.gov is an online source of information for persons seeking substance use and/or mental health treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories. By Editorial Team Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties […]
Always Bring Your Swimsuit By Connie Wilson Even “normal” adult mother-daughter relationships are difficult to navigate. You know the “normal” that “they” speak of. The “normal” where there are no substance abuse/mental health issues. Where there’s healthy communication, and minus a few spells of teenage rebellion, childhood was happy and there […]
2023-07-05 Misinformation Obscures Standards Guiding Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth Helen Santoro [UPDATED at 3:30 p.m. ET] Almost three weeks after Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, signed a bill making it a felony for doctors to provide gender-affirming care to transgender minors, a judge issued a preliminary injunction preventing enforcement of the law […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-07-05 Having cats as pets can be a great source of companionship and comfort. Not only do cats provide unconditional love and affection, but they can also help improve your mental health. Studies have shown that having cats as pets can reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure, and even increase feelings […]
2023-07-05 New views of a cough: From TB and chronic cough to hope for Parkinson’s Scientists are revealing new secrets of the reflex that protects our lungs, spreads disease and irritates us all By Alice Callahan Michael Shiloh had been studying tuberculosis for about two decades when he started wondering about a seemingly basic […]