Media outlets report on news from Colorado, New York, Utah, Georgia, Kansas, Virginia, Minnesota, South Carolina, Delaware, Illinois and Washington. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Harmful Effects Of Childhood Trauma On Later Life Call For New Public Health Policies, Researchers Say
A large study published in JAMA examines the wide-ranging health problems -- from depression to drug use -- that flare up in adulthood in people who experience early trauma compared to those who do not and raises ways to address it. Other reports on ... [Continue Reading]
100 years of compassion and understanding
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California Has A Law That Might’ve Prevented The Thousand Oaks Shooting. It Wasn’t Used.
The state is one of more than a dozen with a "red flag" law on the books -- but the measures can't work if they're not utilized. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
HHS Wants Popular Herbal Supplement Kratom Placed In Same Class As Heroin For Its ‘High Potential For Abuse’
Scientists worry, however, that such a ban would stifle research on chemicals that could be developed into alternatives to the addictive prescription opioids. In other news on the crisis: needle exchanges, employee injuries, medical devices, and a ... [Continue Reading]
Research Roundup: Smoking In Adolescents; Salt Intake And Heart Failure; And Medicaid
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Medicare To Test Out Philosophy That Simple Help In Patients’ Homes Can Have Meaningful Impact On Well-Being
Medicare Advantage plans to offer a host of new benefits next year, such as transportation to medical appointments, home-delivered meals, wheelchair ramps, bathroom grab bars and air conditioners for asthma sufferers. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - ... [Continue Reading]
This Illustrator’s Darkly Whimsical Drawings Are Helping Women Process Street Harassment
Hannah Provisor's "Cats Calling Back" channels women's anger and offers a much-needed catharsis. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: Education Department Allowed To Penalize Texas For Cutting Disabled Student Funding, Court Rules; Woman Who Shot Kansas Abortion…
Media outlets report on news from Texas, Kansas, Illinois, Maryland, Florida, Ohio, California, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Missouri. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Viewpoints: Dangers About New Opioid For Soldiers Extremely Overplayed; Make It Easy, Inexpensive To Buy Naloxone
Opinion writers weigh in on these and other health topics. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Viewpoints: Public Health Is Under Attack From Gun Violence, Hate Crimes; Find The Money For A Universal Flu Vaccine Before It’s Too Late
Editorial pages focus on these public health issues and others. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Study: Women Who Are Early Risers Have Lower Risk Of Breast Cancer
A team of UK researchers found that women who wake up early have a 40 to 48 percent reduced risk of developing breast cancer. In other public health news: why you should get your flu shot now; U2's Bono thanks Congress for maintaining AIDS funding; ... [Continue Reading]
Ariana Grande Says Therapy ‘Saved My Life So Many Times’
"If you're afraid to ask for help, don't be," the singer wrote. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: Virginia Faces $460 Million In Unforeseen Medicaid Expenses; $1 Billion CalPERS Lawsuit Goes To Court In June In Calif.
Media outlets report on news from Virginia, California, Nevada, Georgia, Maryland, Kansas, Michigan and Illinois. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
What Women Really Think When You Call Your Exes ‘Crazy’
For many, it's a definite a red flag. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: New York City’s Diabetic Students Treated Unfairly, Parents Claim In Lawsuit; ACLU Pushes To End Aid-In-Dying Ban At Hawaii…
Media outlets report on news from New York, Hawaii, California, Arizona and Minnesota. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Star Rating Changes At VA Hospitals Might Conceal Problems, Former Officials Say
Other veteran hospital news focuses on a "deteriorating'' no-bid $10 billion contract for electronic records and controversial research on dogs and cats. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Different Takes: End Surprise Bills By Mandating Single Payments; Medicaid Expansion Is Win-Win For All States
Opinion writers weigh in on the best ways to lower health care costs. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Perspectives: Hospitals Must Adopt Reforms To Reduce Maternal Mortality; Yes, Hate Speech Does Lead To Violence Against Others
Opinion pages focus on these health and mental health issues. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Psychologists Explain Why It Feels So Good To Sing In Your Car
Science suggests that a driving karaoke session can massively improve your well-being. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Pfizer To Revert To ‘Business As Normal’ After Pricing Increase Pause, CEO Says On Earnings Call
The pharmaceutical giant signaled that prescription drug price increases could return in 2019 after postponing planned hikes in July. The news was made during Pfizer's third-quarter earnings call, in which the drugmaker also said its profits were up ... [Continue Reading]
12 Useful Gifts For People With Anxiety
"Let me overthink about it." SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]