Each week, KHN finds interesting reads from around the Web. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
The Pressure To Breastfeed Can Hurt Moms. And Doctors Are Finally Realizing It.
New research highlights an issue that many women already know too well. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Research Roundup: SNAP Benefits; Negative Health Outcomes Associated With Sexual Assault; The ‘Public Charge’ Rule
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Megan Fox Says Motherhood Helped Her After She Had A ‘Genuine Psychological Breakdown’
The 33-year-old "Jennifer's Body" actor spoke about the pain of being hypersexualized in Hollywood. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
We Can’t Ignore The Mental Health Of College Students Of Color
HuffPost and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health hosted a discussion on how universities can better support students of color. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: North Carolina Children’s Hospital Set To Resume Heart Surgeries After High Death Rates; California Anti-Vaccine Protesters Co-Opt…
Media outlets report on news from North Carolina, California, Massachusetts, Iowa, Ohio, Missouri, Georgia, and Minnesota. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Nick And Angel Carter Seek Restraining Order Against Brother Aaron Carter
The Backstreet Boys singer announced on Twitter that he and his sister had sought a restraining order in light of recent "alarming behavior." SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Abortion Rights Advocates Decry Oklahoma Judge’s ‘Rogue’ Decision To Allow Ban On Second-Trimester Procedure To Stand
However, Oklahoma has agreed not to enforce the ban until the state Supreme Court considers an emergency motion from the plaintiffs. Meanwhile, U.S. senators are asking Google to make sure its maps are accurately pointing users to abortion providers ... [Continue Reading]
States Have Had Mixed Results In Addressing Social Determinants Of Health To Manage Costs, GAO Report Finds
The report comes as states and federal officials are scrambling to find ways to reduce Medicaid spending. Other Medicaid news comes out of Idaho and Nebraska, as well. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
How Therapy Can Help Parents With Mental Health And Stress
You prioritize your children's health, but don't forget about yourself, too. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
In Effort To Save Other Cities’ Conversion Bans, New York City Plans To Repeal Its Own
City leaders fear that if they don't repeal the ban, the lawsuit challenging it would make it to the Supreme Court. “Obviously I didn’t want to repeal this. I don’t want to be someone who is giving in to these right-wing groups,” said New York City ... [Continue Reading]
As Opponents Predicted, ‘Right To Try’ Law Fizzles Without Drugmakers’ Buy-In
Drugmakers prefer to have their products go through the FDA approval process. “At the end of the day, [companies] control their products. It’s their property. You can pass a law saying people can try things, but unless you obligate companies to give ... [Continue Reading]
Viewpoints: Forget All Those Bumper Sticker Messages About Health Care; Every Woman In The U.S. Deserves Good Maternity Care
Opinion writers weigh in on these health issues and others. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Parsing Policy: Lessons On How Well Private Health Insurance Companies Manage Costs; Do We Really Want To Regulate Doctors’ Decision Making Like…
Editorial pages focus on the rising cost of health care. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Reality TV Has Been Quietly Normalizing Therapy
Recently, more unscripted shows have been showing therapy for what it actually is: normal and undramatic. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
One Of Trickiest Factors In Treating Vets’ PTSD Is Diagnosing It. But A Promising Blood Test Could Change That.
Oftentimes soldiers and veterans with PTSD will try to hide the symptoms. But an accurate blood test would mean all troops who return from combat would get an objective screening. The blood test couldn't definitively diagnose PTSD, but it would alert ... [Continue Reading]
Texas Dad Who Called Cops On Son Helped Thwart Mass Shooting, Police Say
The 27-year-old man allegedly told police that he wanted to "kill many people." SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
13 Signs You’re Sabotaging Your Own Progress In Therapy
Therapists reveal how to know if you're not getting the most out of your sessions and how to fix it. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Different Takes: Stop Making Excuses, Senators, And Do Something About Gun Control; No, Really, Background Checks Might Work
Opinion writers weigh in on how to stop mass shootings in the U.S. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
How To Tell If Your Child Needs Therapy
A few key signs your child might need outside help, and how to get started. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Following Tumultuous Week, Governor And California Lawmaker Reach Agreement On Vaccination Bill
Some of the amendments sought by Gov. Gavin Newsom at the 11th hour would significantly weaken the bill, authored by state Sen. Richard Pan, but other changes would bring new scrutiny to exemptions written by doctors who have faced disciplinary ... [Continue Reading]
Therapy Is Becoming More Popular Than Ever In The UK
Data shows attitudes are shifting around therapy and mental health in the U.K. These people can attest to why. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]