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Cat Wednesday 2023-06-07 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 […]
Violence Impacts Teens’ Lives Overview Violence is preventable. We can all help young people grow up violence-free. Violence can limit life opportunities, lead to emotional and physical health problems, and shorten lives. Far too commonly, teens 14 to 18 years old experience violence, often more than one type such as physical fighting, sexual violence, dating […]
June is Aphasia Awareness Month By Editorial Team Aphasia Awareness Month is an important annual event dedicated to raising awareness about aphasia, a communication disorder that affects a person’s ability to understand and use language. In this discussion, we’ll delve into various aspects of Aphasia Awareness Month, including its purpose, activities, and […]
2023-06-06 Will a ‘National Patient Safety Board,’ Modeled After the NTSB, Actually Fly? Mary Chris Jaklevic People concerned about the safety of patients often compare health care to aviation. Why, they ask, can’t hospitals learn from medical errors the way airlines learn from plane crashes? That’s the rationale behind calls to create a […]
2023-06-06 Book Review: Confronting the Mystery of a Debilitating Illness By Rhoda Feng In 1989, at the age of 21, Jennifer Lunden began suffering from what she calls a “mysterious fatigue” that has dogged her ever since. At first, she was told it might be mononucleosis, but she never recovered, and her symptoms, including crushing […]
Several Down syndrome features may be linked to a hyperactive antiviral immune response – new research Addressing the increased risks of certain diseases among those with Down syndrome could help improve their quality of life. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images Joaquin Espinosa, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus People with Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, a genetic […]
2023-06-05 The Debt Ceiling Deal Takes a Bite Out of Health Programs. It Could Have Been Much Worse. Julie Rovner, KFF Health News [Last UPDATED at 8:30 a.m. ET on June 2] Policy analysts, Democrats, and Republicans dissatisfied with the deal agree: Federal health programs have dodged a budgetary bullet in the Washington […]
The Marvelous World of Cigar Box Guitars: A Testament to Creativity and Musical Ingenuity Cigarboxguitar (talk) (Uploads), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Leon Colbert Introduction: In the vast landscape of musical instruments, few can match the uniqueness and raw charm of the cigar box guitar. A humble creation born […]
June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month By Editorial Team Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Awareness Month is an annual observance held in June with the aim of increasing awareness and understanding of myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder. The month-long campaign is dedicated to educating the public, supporting individuals living with MG, […]
2023-06-04 The Gun Violence Epidemic Is ‘Locking Us Back in Our Room’ Owen Racer NEW ORLEANS — Erin Brown recalls all too well the dreadful call he received from his mother in 2021, while in the thralls of the covid-19 pandemic: His cousin — his “brother” — had been shot six times. Although […]