Wait, How Do I Protect Myself, Others From COVID Again?
Sept. 18, 2023 – Americans may have a range of opinions on hot-button issues, but they seem to align on…
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Mental Illness Can Have More Impact on Life Expectancy Than Smoking ~ Mental Health Blog
According to researchers at Oxford University, mental illness has an effect on life expectancy that is equivalent or greater than…
California Legislature Passes Gov. Newsom’s Proposal to Retool Mental Health Services Act
Molly Castle Work The California Legislature passed a pair of bills greenlighting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s campaign to build 10,000 new…
California Lawmakers Approve Nation-Leading $25 Minimum Wage for Health Workers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A sweeping agreement between labor and the health industry would gradually raise the minimum wage for hundreds…
Bench warrants issued for television licence fee evaders in Dublin – The Irish Times
Bench warrants issued for television licence fee evaders in Dublin The Irish Times Judge orders arrests of TV licence court ‘no…
Best Buy Health partners with Geisinger for chronic care management
Best Buy Health announced it is expanding its partnership with Pennsylvania-based healthcare system Geisinger to improve chronic disease management at…
Popular OTC Decongestants Don’t Really Work, FDA Says
Sept. 13, 2023 — America’s most popular oral nasal decongestant, phenylephrine, is not effective and no better than a placebo,…
Commonly Used Medications Linked to Dementia ~ Mental Health Blog
A new study reveals that higher doses or prolonged use of medications with anticholinergic effects significantly increases the risk for…
CDC Faces Dilemma Over Recommending New Covid Booster for All
A small percentage of Americans got the most recent covid-19 booster shot, and even fewer probably realize the federal government…
Journalists Recap How Smallpox Was Wiped Out and How Opioid Settlement Cash Is Being Paid Out
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health, discussed the podcast “Epidemic: Eradicating Smallpox” podcast on…
Ireland 82-8 Romania: Johnny Sexton stars on return as Irish romp to victory in Rugby World Cup opener – Sky Sports
Ireland 82-8 Romania: Johnny Sexton stars on return as Irish romp to victory in Rugby World Cup opener Sky Sports Recap:…
Doctors’ group acquires online health info platform AskDr
Online health information platform AskDr has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by Health Innovations, a group of medical doctors…
New AI-Enhanced Bandages Poised to Transform Wound Treatment
Sept. 6, 2023 — You cut yourself. You put on a bandage. In a week or so, your wound heals.…
Depression May Be Linked to Inflammation in the Brain ~ Mental Health Blog
New research in Canada reveals that inflammation deep in the brain may be linked to depression. Specifically, the Centre for…
NPR and KFF Health News Share the Story of Two Health Heroes Who Helped Stop Smallpox
KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, Céline Gounder, and Regina G. Barber, host of NPR’s podcast “Shortwave,” team up…
Biden Administration Proposes New Standards to Boost Nursing Home Staffing
Jordan Rau, KFF Health News The nation’s most thinly staffed nursing homes would be required to hire more workers under…
'He enjoys playing against Rangers': Chris Sutton hails Celtic player today at Ibrox – 67 Hail Hail – Celtic FC News
‘He enjoys playing against Rangers’: Chris Sutton hails Celtic player today at Ibrox 67 Hail Hail – Celtic FC News Football…
Headspace, Intermountain Health’s VBC subsidiary partner for mental health
Digital mental health company Headspace announced it is partnering with Intermountain Health’s value-based care subsidiary Castell to provide on-demand behavioral…