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A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Social Insurance Institution (Kela), and Monash University in Australia reveals that depression and other mental health disorders result in a greater loss of productivity-adjusted life years (PALYs) than musculoskeletal and cardiovascular diseases. This research marks the first time chronic…

UK HealthCare is transforming patient education by introducing a series of cooking videos in hospital rooms. This initiative aims to assist patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease, by offering easy-to-follow, medically tailored recipes. The videos, accessible through the Get Well Network, provide…

The White House announced a new proposal on Monday that would allow individuals with private health insurance to obtain over-the-counter contraceptives, such as condoms, the “morning after” pill, and birth control pills, at no cost. Currently, health insurers are required to cover prescribed contraception, including prescription birth control and condoms…

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Kathy James, a 60-year-old nurse from Hurricane, is gearing up to take on extreme sports during Bridge Day. A native of Oak Hill, she has long dreamed of jumping from the New River Gorge Bridge, an ambition sparked when she performed with the Oak Hill High…

At just 15, Rahma Jamila Hassan faced a daunting question from a doctor: “Why don’t you just get married?” This dismissive comment came as she struggled to attend school, a challenge she still faces at 24, amid ongoing health issues and a flawed Nigerian healthcare system. Rahma’s experience highlights a…

A “talking bench” designed to encourage mental health conversations is being installed at Bristol Harbourside this week in an effort to prevent suicide. The semicolon-shaped bench, symbolizing hope for those affected by suicide, is being set up by the charity Hope Against Suicide on Narrow Quay on Thursday. The installation…

Former One Direction star Liam Payne died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday. Authorities in Argentina have not released additional details about the incident. The 31-year-old singer had previously spoken about the struggles he faced with loneliness and mental health during a 2019…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Avadel Pharmaceuticals’ drug, Lumryz, for treating sleep disorders in children aged 7 and older. This approval expands the drug’s use, intensifying competition with Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ treatments. On Thursday, Avadel announced that Lumryz is now authorized for pediatric patients experiencing cataplexy, a…

Katherine Schiefer, a 35-year-old lawyer, is experiencing motherhood differently this time. Five months after her son Owen’s birth, she was diagnosed with postpartum depression, prompted by her husband John’s encouragement to seek help for her suicidal thoughts. “I had thoughts in the middle of the night about not wanting to…

Officials warn that Congo must increase awareness about mpox and the availability of vaccines. Cris Kacita, head of the country’s mpox response team, stated that the vaccination campaign, which began this month in the heavily affected eastern region, will take longer than the initially planned 10 days. At a vaccination…