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2023-05-12 PBMs, the Brokers Who Control Drug Prices, Finally Get Washington’s Attention Arthur Allen For two decades, patients and physicians eagerly awaited a lower-cost version of the world’s bestselling drug, Humira, while its maker, AbbVie, fought off potential competitors by building a wall of more than 250 patents around it. When the first […]
Mental Health Friday 2023-05-12 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 […]
Diet and Mental Health By Editorial Team Diet can have a significant impact on mental health, both positively and negatively. The food we eat provides the building blocks for our bodies and brains, and studies have shown that certain nutrients, or the lack thereof, can affect our mood, cognitive function, and […]
Helping Those With Depression By Editorial Team If someone you know is battling depression, there are many ways you can offer support and help them feel better. Here are some uplifting ways friends or family members can help: Listen without judgment: One of the most important things you can do for […]
2023-05-11 Republicans Vow Not to Cut Veterans’ Benefits. But the Legislation Suggests Otherwise. Michael McAuliff Addressing the impact of the House GOP debt-ceiling bill on veterans’ programs,“I’m dead serious that we’re not cutting veterans, and I mean it.” Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.), chair of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, in a speech […]
My Unique Deliverance: The journey to freedom (part 2) By Chinomso Sunday As far as I’m concerned, mental health is more important than the physical kind. Why you may ask, it’s pretty obvious. If you’re not okay upstairs, every other thing becomes an issue. So, where were we? Finally, admission came after […]
May is Stroke Awareness Month By Editorial Team National Stroke Awareness Month is observed in the United States during the month of May to raise awareness about stroke, its risk factors, and its impact on individuals and society. This annual observance aims to educate the public about the importance of early detection and […]
2023-05-10 California Debates Extending PTSD Coverage to More First Responders Annie Sciacca If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988,” or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. A paramedic for about 30 years, Susan Farren knew all […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-05-10 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 […]
2023-05-09 In Idaho, Taking a Minor Out of State for an Abortion Is Now a Crime: ‘Abortion Trafficking’ Sarah Varney, KFF Health News MOSCOW, Idaho — Mackenzie Davidson grew up in a Mormon household and sheepishly admits she knew little about pregnancy. “This is embarrassing,” she said, sitting outside a café […]