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NHS Mental Health Crisis

NHS bosses in England are warning of potential chaos in the care of children with autism and ADHD**, as costs spiral out of control. They claim that unregulated private providers are taking advantage of a huge demand for help, charging…

BBC Journalist Resignation

Elizabeth Quigley, the wife of John Swinney, a BBC journalist in Scotland, has resigned from her position on health grounds. She has been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, a condition that causes severe, shock-like pain on one side of…

Social Scheduling Struggles

Many people are finding it increasingly difficult to make plans with friends due to a lack of clear expectations and boundaries. Dr. Jeff Katzman, a psychiatrist at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn., suggests that invitations are…

Congo Ebola Outbreak Fights Back

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, 5,713 cases of Ebola have been confirmed since the outbreak began, with 2,744 deaths reported as of Tuesday. The death rate among confirmed cases is approximately 48%. To combat the virus, a vaccination…

Body Image Issues

Psychologist Diana Hill, a specialist in acceptance and commitment therapy, helps her clients practice mental exercises rooted in "body image flexibility" - the ability to cope with uncomfortable feelings about their looks. According to…

Omicron Variant Threats

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Ebola Outbreak in Congo Spreads

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has spread to two new health zones, Biena and Manguredjipa, in North Kivu province, bringing the total number of affected areas to 60. The outbreak is now considered the fastest-growing in history…

The Silent Treatment

Avigail Lev, a clinical psychologist in San Francisco, suggests couples agree on how to signal when they need a break during conflicts, including how long the break will last and what steps they'll take to calm down. This approach can help…

Vitamin B6 Safety Levels

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in Australia has recommended lowering the daily safe intake limit of vitamin B6 from 50mg to 14 milligrams. This recommendation, which is a 72% reduction**, comes after reports of…

Link Between Breast Cancer and Weight

Miranda Levy, a woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 58, is sharing her story about the link between body weight and breast cancer. While there's no conclusive evidence that excess weight directly causes breast cancer…

Foodborne Illness Surge

This summer has seen multiple outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, including Cyclospora, Salmonella, and E. coli, linked to products such as lettuce, eggs, jalapenos, and blueberries. While the total number of food recalls by the U.S. Food…

Mpox Outbreak Containment Efforts

Mpox, a viral disease also known as monkeypox before its name change last year, is again spreading globally. The World Health Organization had warned in 2022 about the potential for stigmatizing language associated with the old name. Mpox…