DON'T EVER GIVE UP
2023-06-28 The Hospital Bills Didn’t Find Her, but a Lawsuit Did — Plus Interest Bram Sable-Smith Bethany Birch had pain in her diaphragm on and off for eight months in 2016. She knew it was triggered by food, so she said she tried taking an antacid. That helped a little, but, eventually, she avoided […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-06-28 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 […]
Understanding Eating Disorders: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment Approaches By Editorial Team Introduction: Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions characterized by disturbed eating patterns, distorted body image, and an unhealthy relationship with food. This comprehensive discussion will explore the different types of eating disorders, their symptoms, potential causes, and available treatment […]
Understanding Childhood Obesity: Causes, Impacts, and Strategies for Prevention By Editorial Team Introduction: Childhood obesity is a global health concern that has reached epidemic proportions. This comprehensive discussion will explore the various aspects of childhood obesity, including its causes, impacts on health, associated risks, and strategies for prevention. Understanding the complexities […]
2023-06-27 E-Cigs Are Still Flooding the US, Addicting Teens With Higher Nicotine Doses Liz Szabo, KFF Health News When the FDA first asserted the authority to regulate e-cigarettes in 2016, many people assumed the agency would quickly get rid of vapes with flavors like cotton candy, gummy bears, and Froot Loops that appeal […]
2023-06-26 Advocates Call for 911 Changes. Police Have Mixed Feelings. Molly Castle Work SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A mountain of evidence shows police often fail to respond properly to people experiencing a mental health crisis. It can lead to avoidable deaths and criminalization of mental illness, especially among people of color. A poll commissioned by […]
Better therapy for Asian Americans Most of today’s psychotherapies were developed in and for the Western world. Researchers hope that tailoring treatments for this ethnic minority group will improve mental health outcomes. By Diana Kwon Early in her practice as a clinical psychologist, Janie Hong noticed a troubling trend. With her patients’ permission, Hong […]
Ode to Mom By Editorial Team Oh, gentle heart and guiding light, A beacon of love, forever bright, In your warm embrace, we find solace true, This ode is for you, dear mother, it’s for you. From the moment of our very first breath, You cradled us, protecting from all beneath, Your […]
2023-06-25 Black, Rural Southern Women at Gravest Risk From Pregnancy Miss Out on Maternal Health Aid Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News As maternal mortality skyrockets in the United States, a federal program created to improve rural maternity care has bypassed Black mothers, who are at the highest risk of complications and death […]
Recipe Sunday 2023-06-25 We feel, and studies suggest, that cooking can be a form of therapy for many. On Sunday, we post recipes for those looking for new ways to diversify their cookbooks (we do not get paid for this). —Editorial Team. Elevate Summer Entertaining with an Enjoyable Crunch (Family Features) […]