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Executives from the largest U.S. health care payers cited proactive management of high-risk patients, biosimilar use and site-of-care steerage as their top tactics to lower care costs, according to a survey from Spherix…
The fifth annual Jefferson County Mental Health Summit will raise awareness among teachers, parents and community members about the growing needs for mental health.
A mindfulness-based eating intervention improved anxiety, depression, and eating behaviors in adults with obesity and generalized anxiety disorder.
The last time Michele Haire saw her son, Cameron, he left a short video on his phone saying he couldn’t take this world anymore. “We were such a close family that, you know, people were just shocked ...
Cambridge scientists have solved the mystery of why both stimulating and blocking a particular "switch" in the brain can help people lose weight—findings that could help boost the effectiveness of obesity drugs.
Skeletal muscle is one of the first tissues to decline with age. This decline can lead to weakness, scarring, fat accumulation inside muscle and the loss of fast-twitch muscle fibers that are important for quick…
Marine biologists off of Baja California recorded one orca teeing up another to smash a sunfish into pieces. Scientists say there could be a reason for this behavior — or it could be just for entertainment.
Hear from six pediatricians in measles hot spot Utah as the U.S. faces infection levels not seen in over three decades and prepares to lose its status as a country that eliminated the dangerous disease.
Bill Cassidy of Louisiana chairs the Senate’s health committee. In an interview with KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner, he discusses the drug supply, his proposal to defray out-of-pocket costs, and his controversial vote to…
A growing network of home-sharing programs is helping people find compatible housemates. And demand is rising, driven by housing shortages, rising rents, and sales prices that affect both the old and the young.
The loneliness epidemic is growing in India. A mental health expert shares the reasons and practical tips to reconnect with others.
DUBAI, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) -- In line with the Year of the Family and recognising the vital role of parenting practices in strengthening family cohesion, Family Village, an initiative of the ...
Japan's prime minister says she gets just "zero to three hours" of sleep per night. NPR's Michel Martin asks Johns Hopkins' Dr. Sara Benjamin how much sleep most people need to get through the day.
The digital transformation of healthcare and public health has created unprecedented opportunities to improve workplace health promotion across diverse ...
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that mental health equity begins in infancy, through nurturing relationships, early support, and of connection.
Number of middle-aged women being prescribed ADHD drugs rises 40% in a year - About 2.5 million people in England have ADHD, according to the NHS. But more than 800,000 people are awaiting a referral ...
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced finalized national opioids settlements with seven opioid drug manufacturers – Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus – that ...
Whatever one’s preferred approach, both prohibition and reform depend on the availability of effective treatment and recovery services.
Whatever one’s preferred approach, both prohibition and reform depend on the availability of effective treatment and recovery services.
Iowa Senate Democrats criticized the state attorney general’s office Thursday for not distributing money from the Opioid Settlement Fund to organizations focused on opioid addiction treatment and ...
Eli Lilly's acquisition signals a return of psychedelic drugs for mental health. These compounds offer a new approach to rewiring neural connections in the brain. The US FDA has granted breakthrough ...
Posted July 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Davia Sills The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, defines awe as “that goose-bumpy sensation that we get in the presence of something profound…
Sridhar Vembu urged India to ban social media for young children after France approved restrictions for under-15s. His post drew both support and criticism, widening the debate on child safety, ...
Photography promotes mindfulness and reduces anxiety, especially when you do it often.
As more of our lives move online, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) is seeing more people exposed to harmful behaviour such as bullying, hate speech, trolling, body shaming and ...
A new agreement between the VA and HHS aims to accelerate clinical research and deployment of psychedelic therapies for veterans with mental illness.
The Bodily Sensations Interpretation Questionnaire and Word Association Task show strong psychometric performance in chronic pain assessment.
Many people feel the urge to binge eat at night. Such late night cravings are caused by various factors such as stress, insomnia ...
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. Vegetables are a critical component of diets, with inadequate intake of this essential food group leading to poor dietary quality and…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. Christopher A. Sims, who died on March 14, 2026, left behind an indelible mark on macroeconomics and econometrics. His Nobel Prize…