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2023-05-04 Federal Rules Don’t Require Period Product Ingredients on Packaging Labels. States Are Stepping In. Erica Zurek Tens of millions of Americans use menstrual products, and while manufacturers contend they are safe, most disclose little about the chemicals they contain. Now, amid calls for more disclosure and research into the health effects of […]
May is Mental Health Month By Editorial Team May is recognized as Mental Health Month in the United States. This observance has been in place since 1949, when Mental Health America (MHA) first launched it to raise awareness about mental illness and promote mental health. Mental Health Month provides an opportunity to […]
How Rationality Leads to Sub-Optimal Outcomes (Please note that the monetary figures listed herein are in British Pounds) Human rationality. The exercise of reason, the unique capacity human beings possess to make sense of things, to establish and verify facts and to justify their beliefs and actions. Labelled as ‘homo economicus’ or […]
2023-05-03 Millions Are Stuck in Dental Deserts, With No Access to Oral Health Care Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times Every day, Adrienne Grimmett and her colleagues at Evara Health in the Tampa Bay area see stories of inequity in their patients’ teeth, gums, and palates. Marked in painful abscesses, dangerous infections, and missing […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-05-03 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 of happiness […]
My “Worry” Epiphany By Dr. Noelle Nelson You would think that a garden-variety cold would hardly lead to an epiphany. That’s what happened. I ended up flat on my back, sneezing, coughing, not-sleeping, miserable, with a severe head cold and laryngitis. Lovely. Considering that I make my living as a trial consultant talking, […]
Basics About Sleep Understanding how lack of sleep affects your health can allow you to make healthier decisions for you and your family. The following pages share information about sleep disorders and how lack of sleep can affect the health of someone living with a chronic disease. You can find out how much sleep […]
2023-05-02 For California Teen, Coverage of Early Psychosis Treatment Proved a Lifesaver Samantha Young SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Summer Oriyavong first heard the ringing bells and tapping sounds in her head when she was in middle school. Whispering voices and shadowy visions, ones that made her feel superior and special, soon followed. It wasn’t […]
Humor and Mental Health By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Some say laughter is the best medicine. Humor is a powerful tool that can help alleviate depression and other mental health issues. Here are some of the ways in which humor can be beneficial: Releases endorphins: Humor triggers the release of […]
Alzheimer’s Disease By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is the most common cause of dementia and is characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and changes in behavior and personality. In this report, we will discuss the possible causes, […]