If the results hold up, they could spare many patients from suffering the severe side effects of these drugs with nothing to show for it. In other public health news: transplants, twins, biological weapons, suicides, stillborns, and more. SOURCE: ... [Continue Reading]
This Healthy Salad Provides The Brain Boost You Need
Put these ingredients in your next salad and soon you'll be working smarter, not harder. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Kate Middleton’s Brother, James, Writes A Moving Essay About His Depression
"It is an illness, a cancer of the mind," wrote James Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge's younger brother. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
In Face Of Blood Shortages, Red Cross Aims To Recruit More Donors With New App
The agency, responsible for nearly half of the nation's blood supply, says the app helps people understand where there are shortages and where they can give blood. Public health news also focuses on a 22-minute workout; housing reforms for the ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: Johns Hopkins Hires Former Prosecutor To Investigate Florida Heart Institute; Exams Showed No Pregnancy Signs In Comatose Woman In…
Media outlets report on news from Florida, Arizona, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, California, Virginia, Georgia, Wisconsin, Ohio and Texas. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Drug Overdose Fatality Rate Soars 260% Among Women From 1999-2017, CDC Reports
"The stereotype is a man who's addicted to drugs who's ODing on the street, and we know that that stereotype is clearly not complete. It's inaccurate," said Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association. Other ... [Continue Reading]
Powerful Chamber Of Commerce Pledges To Fight Any Efforts By Congress To Move Toward Single-Payer
"We'll use all our resources to make sure that we're careful there," said Thomas Donohue, the president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce. In other coverage and access news: insurer settles discrimination allegations over consumers who take ... [Continue Reading]
‘Fox & Friends’ Loses It After Psychologist Group Says Men Need Better Help
A Fox contributor says new guidelines for treating men and boys have "nothing to do with science." The American Psychological Association says otherwise. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Sophie Turner Calls Out ‘Twat’ Piers Morgan For Mental Health Comments
The "Game of Thrones" actress had a lot to say. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
The Disturbing Link Between Opioids and Suicide
We’re just beginning to learn how many fatal overdoses aren’t accidents. To prevent those deaths, we need to understand them better. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: Trump Tells California To Manage Its Forests Or Lose Disaster Funds For Wildfires; Idaho Appeals Ruling Ordering Surgery For…
Media outlets report on news from California, Idaho, Massachusetts, Georgia, Arizona, Florida, Missouri, Arkansas, Maryland, Texas, Philadelphia and Virginia. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Why Breastfeeding Guilt Is So Hard To Shake
When is it OK to stop breastfeeding? Whenever you need to. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
I Was Spending 5 Hours A Day On My Instagram Obsession And It Ruined My Life
I was petrified that if I didn’t play the Instagram game, I would be a nobody. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Perspectives: Should We Actually Expect Congress To Tackle Drug Prices? Remain Skeptical, But Optimistic For Change
News outlets report on stories related to pharmaceutical pricing. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: New Hampshire Hospital Group Joins Lawsuit Over Mental Health Care; Texas Judge Claims Abortion Rights Lawsuit Is Confusing
Media outlets report on news from New Hampshire, Texas, Virginia, Florida, Michigan, Georgia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, California, Maryland, Alabama, Tennessee, Colorado and Minnesota. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
From The State Capitols: A Public Option For Colorado?; Florida Governor Nabs Top Medicaid Official From Trump Administration
As the new year begins, media outlets look at health care news coming out of state capitols across the country. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
The NHS Long-term plan – what does it mean for you?
You might have seen the coverage today about £billions more for the NHS with a big focus on improving mental health services. But with people who are most ill waiting the longest for mental health treatments, will this new money stretch far enough to ... [Continue Reading]
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em? Advocates Wonder If Mental Health Apps Could Help Social-Media Linked Depression
There are countless studies linking teens' social media use with depression, but that has advocates wondering if technology might actually be the best way to reach those suffering. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: Judge Limits Scope That Plaintiffs Consider Crucial In Roundup Cancer Case In California; Fla. Officials Waited 4 Months To Alert…
Media outlets report on news from California, Florida, Minnesota, New Jersey, Missouri, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, New York and Massachusetts. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: A Busy Year Expected For Abortion Rights Battles In The States; In Georgia, Health Costs Are All About Location, Location, Location
Media outlets report on news from Georgia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Kansas, Maryland, Colorado, California, Illinois, Louisiana, Ohio, Texas, Missouri and Florida. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Updates From State Capitols: Age Bans On Assault Weapons; Cigarette Sales; Health Insurance And More
News outlets take a look at some of the health-related laws enacted across the country as of Jan. 1, as well as other news from the state capitols. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: Thousands Of Patients Potentially Exposed To HIV At New Jersey Surgery Center; OhioHealth Propelled Into Era Of Value-Based Care
Media outlets report on news from New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, Louisiana, Arizona, Massachusetts, Oregon, California, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Nebraska, Minnesota, Washington, Georgia, Florida, New Hampshire and Colorado. SOURCE: Kaiser ... [Continue Reading]