Health
You survived a heart attack. Here's how cardiac rehab can help
Cardiac rehabilitation is a key part of recovery from a heart attack, helping to prevent another, perhaps more severe one.
Sep 21, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Most states have yet to permanently fund 988. Call centers want certainty
Since the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline transitioned a year ago to the three-digit crisis phone number 988, there has been a 33% increase in the number of calls, chats, and texts to the hotline.
Sep 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Even in the most depressed county in America, stigma around mental illness persists
Sitting on a bench laughing with a co-worker during a morning smoke break, Debra Orcutt quickly raises her hand when asked if she knows anyone dealing with depression.
Sep 12, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study tracks Texas youths being treated for depression
Nearly half of Texas youths being treated for depression or suicidal thoughts reported at least one suicide attempt, and 90% had experienced suicidal ideation, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Health
Many adults who smoke cigarettes wrongly think that vaping is worse for them, say researcher, FDA director
There are no safe tobacco products. But different products have different levels of risk. Cigarettes and other smoked tobacco products are the most harmful, while products like e-cigarettes may be lower-risk alternatives ...
Aug 15, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Integrated mental health care in pediatric primary care linked to improvements in school functioning, study finds
New research led by Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Public Health found that children who received integrated mental health care showed improvements in both mental health and school performance.
Aug 14, 2023
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Health informatics
Harnessing artificial intelligence for better patient care
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) provides one of the most promising—and fraught—advancements in the ever-evolving landscape of the health care sector. Electronic records let physicians access patient information ...
Aug 10, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
One year after its debut, 988 emergency number drawing many more calls—and more challenges
The new national number for mental health emergencies—988—has been contacted five million times across the country since it was introduced a year ago July 9, according to national data.
Jul 31, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Globally, higher daily consumption of soft drinks tied to obesity risk in teens
The prevalence of daily consumption of soft drinks is associated with the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescent students globally, according to a study published online July 24 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 26, 2023
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Health
Heat waves are more dangerous than you think; how to stay safe
The numbers are staggering: As of Wednesday, Phoenix had hit 20 straight days at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius); El Paso, Texas, had sweltered for 33 days above 100 F; and Las Vegas is under an excessive ...
Jul 20, 2023
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