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Wildfire Survivors Still Struggle With Basic Needs and Support

SATURDAY, April 19, 2025 — Three months after wildfires tore through Los Angeles, a new study offers insight into the lasting needs of fire survivors.  Researchers from UC Davis School of Medicine sa...

Wildfire Smoke Linked to Increased Odds of ED Visits for Mental Health

WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025 – Wildfire smoke exposure is associated with increased odds of subsequent emergency department visits for mental health conditions, according to a study published online...

Eviction Bans Linked To Drop In Child Abuse Reports

FRIDAY, April 11. 2025 – Eviction bans implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic had an unexpected positive benefit for America’s children, a new study says. Reports of physical abuse, sexual abuse a...

Relaxation, Stress Management Have Short-Term Benefit for Hypertension

FRIDAY, April 11, 2025 – Relaxation and stress management techniques have short-term beneficial effects for people with hypertension, according to a systematic review and network meta-analysis...

Pets May Boost Happiness As Much As Family or Friends

THURSDAY, April 10, 2025 – Your cat might not do the dishes, and your dog probably can’t fix your Wi-Fi, but they could be making you just as happy as a spouse or best friend. A new study found that ...

Medical Cannabis Improves Health-Related Quality of Life With Chronic Conditions

WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2025 – Prescribing medical cannabis to patients with chronic health conditions may improve health-related quality of life (HRQL), as well as some specific symptoms such as pain,...

Wildfire Smoke Increases Risk Of Mental Health Problems

MONDAY, April 7, 2025 – Smoke from wildfires driving you mad? You’re not alone, a new study says. Short-term exposure to air choked with wildfire smoke increases people’s risk of mental health pro...

Discrimination Dramatically Increases Risk for Depression, Anxiety

FRIDAY, April 4, 2025 – Disrespected by a neighbor or colleague? Eyerolls from servers at a restaurant or store? Denied a job or a mortgage due to skin color? More than half of Americans have...

How Cory Booker Prepped His Body To Break 25-Hour Senate Speech Record

THURSDAY, April 3, 2025 – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker stood on the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and 5 minutes this week, breaking the modern record for the longest Senate speech ever. Senate rules...

Longtime Head of 9/11 Health Program Let Go Amid Federal Job Cuts

THURSDAY, April 3, 2025 – The longtime leader of a federal health program for 9/11 survivors and first responders has been fired, worrying many advocates and lawmakers. The program serves more than...

Social Media Can Drag Down Troubled Young People

FRIDAY, March 28, 2025 – Is there a person in your life who just can’t stop scrolling social media, almost as if they’ve formed an emotional dependence on sites like Instagram and TikTok? Such an att...

Exposure to Maternal Cannabis Use Disorder Ups Risk for Youth Behavioral Disorders

MONDAY, March 24, 2025 – Children exposed to maternal cannabis use disorder (CUD) during pregnancy and postpartum have an increased risk for later behavioral disorders, according to a study...

Retiring Abroad May Lead to More Loneliness, Study Finds

SATURDAY, March 22, 2025 – There’s nothing like the feeling of years of hard work paying off – when you can finally transition to a life of non-work activities, whether it’s traveling, diving into p...

Simple Ways to Protect Your Health While Traveling This Spring Break

SUNDAY, March 23, 2025 – Spring break is a time to relax and enjoy a respite from the daily grind. But whether you're flying, driving or taking a cruise, it’s essential to take care of your health w...

Therapy Dogs May Reduce Child, Parent Anxiety in the Emergency Department

TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 – Adjunctive use of therapy dogs in standard child-life therapy is tied to a modest but significantly greater reduction in both child-reported and parental-reported child...

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