Nevada officials have announced the temporary closure of the Desert Willow Treatment Center, one of the state’s largest youth psychiatric facilities, in what leaders describe as an urgent effort to…
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Measles is staging an alarming comeback across the United States, sparking fears among health officials that the country may be standing on the precipice of a full scale epidemic. While…
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The battle against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has entered a worrying new phase as the virus pushes into two additional health zones. According to the World…
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Beauty Advices
Temperature and social time: How hunter-gatherers ensure they get a good night’s sleep
by adminFor millions of years, humans evolved to sleep in harmony with the natural world, yet modern society has largely severed those ties. New research into contemporary foraging societies suggests that…
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Beauty Advices
Nap or quick workout? A doctor explains the cognitive benefits after sleep deprivation
by adminWhen you are running on empty after a sleepless night, the struggle to concentrate or absorb new information can feel insurmountable. While catching up on rest is obviously the gold…
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Next time you reach for a snack labeled reduced fat or low sodium, you might want to pause before assuming it is the healthier choice. A massive new study analyzing…
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In a society increasingly obsessed with wellness, eating healthily is often viewed as a moral virtue. While medical experts agree that mindful nutrition is essential for long-term health, there is…
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Mental Health
Giving a tween a smartphone may increase the risk of body image issues and unhealthy eating
by adminGiving a twelve year old their first smartphone may do more than just keep them connected with friends; it could significantly increase their risk of developing eating disorder symptoms. According…
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Mental Health
SAMHSA Awards Almost $250 Million to Expand Addiction Treatment, Overdose Prevention and Mental Health Services
by adminThe federal government is pouring nearly 250 million dollars into a sweeping effort to combat the addiction crisis and bolster mental health services across the United States. In an announcement…
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Medical News
Measles is spreading through Pennsylvania’s Amish country. Doctors are scrambling to keep up.
by adminIn the quiet town of Belleville, Pennsylvania, the arrival of horse-drawn buggies in the clinic parking lot usually signals a routine day of care for local Amish families. Now, however,…
