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Lowering salt in everyday foods could quietly save lives. Researchers found that modest sodium reductions in bread, packaged foods, and takeout meals could significantly reduce heart disease and stroke rates in France…
Researchers have discovered a biological switch that explains why movement keeps bones strong. The protein senses physical activity and pushes bone marrow stem cells to build bone instead of storing fat, slowing…
WHO regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe. The notification of withdrawal raises issues that will be considered by the WHO…
Postpartum depression is increasingly recognised across Europe, but the availability and quality of support for women after ...
Group Policy Analyzer is a tool from Microsoft that lets you analyze, view and compare sets of Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Windows ...
Researchers have turned artificial intelligence into a powerful new lens for understanding why cancer survival rates differ so dramatically around the world. By analyzing cancer data and health system information from…
A simple change in how primary care clinics approach weight management is delivering big public health wins. PATHWEIGH lets patients openly request help and gives doctors the tools to focus entire visits on weight care…
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New Delhi: A UGC panel has proposed specific counsellor-to-student ratios, one for every 500 students in larger institutions and ...
SYLVANIA, Ohio (WTVG) - Mental health services providers across the country are experiencing federal funding whiplash after $2 ...
ALL STILL UP IN THE AIR. MEANTIME, ALL NEW AT FIVE. THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SAYS IT WILL NOT CUT BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN GRANTS ...
Less than 24 hours after the Trump administration canceled $2 billion in federal mental health grants, panicking behavioral ...
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing how Americans spend money on food. A large Cornell study found households cut grocery spending by over 5% within six months, with even bigger drops at fast-food…
Most U.S. adults have risk factors tied to a little-known condition called CKM syndrome, which connects heart disease, kidney problems, diabetes, and obesity into one powerful health threat. When these issues overlap…
A new study finds that TikTok videos about gout frequently spread confusing or inaccurate advice. Most clips focus on diet changes and supplements, while barely mentioning the long-term treatments doctors say are…
Across the country, our behavioral health system is straining under a severe workforce shortage, leaving millions of people ...
Global cancer cases have surged dramatically, doubling since 1990 and reaching 18.5 million new diagnoses in 2023. Deaths have also climbed to over 10 million a year, with the steepest increases hitting low- and…
A groundbreaking study shows that breast cancer screening works better when it’s personalized. Instead of annual mammograms for all, women were screened based on genetics, health history, and lifestyle factors. This…
UK experts are warning that access to new weight-loss drugs could depend more on wealth than medical need. Strict NHS criteria mean only a limited number of patients will receive Mounjaro, while many others must pay…
A major update to how obesity is defined could push U.S. obesity rates to nearly 70%, according to a large new study. The change comes from adding waist and body fat measurements to BMI, capturing people who were…
Cases of colorectal cancer in younger adults are climbing worldwide, driven by lifestyle changes and inherited genetic risks. Diet, obesity, and lack of early screening are playing a major role in this shift. New genetic…
Treating mental health concerns and substance use disorders is a high-value investment that yields tangible returns in healthcare ...
University responses to student mental health crises have become one of the most contested issues in U.S. higher education.
It can be really hard to get mentalhealthcare in the U.S, even if you find a therapist in network. Broadcast Retirement Network's ...
NORMAN, OKLA. – The University of Oklahoma’s Native Nations Center for Tribal Policy Research recently named Grace Fox as its ...
The Trump administration is upending its homelessness policy, with deep cuts to funding for long-term housing. Instead, it will ...
The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by ...
Most policies cover inpatient treatment—meaning if you’re hospitalized for a mental health condition, the expenses are ...
Dr. Skye Fitzpatrick is an associate professor at York University’s department of psychology. Dr. Jenn Bossio is the director ...
World Mental Health Day today united global health leaders and advocates in a powerful call for urgent action, centering this ...
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