It’s worth the money to pay for a weight loss program: Those in the program enjoyed more success compared to going it alone
For people trying to improve their health and lose weight by themselves — privately tracking and journaling meals and exercise — new research from UBC Okanagan suggests it is time to call in the professionals. Dr. Lesley Lutes’ latest research paper, published this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open, suggests […]
People Underestimate Impact of Random Acts of Kindness
Latest Mental Health News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) Buying someone a cup of coffee might seem like no big deal, but a new study shows that small acts of kindness have a bigger impact than people believe. In a series of experiments, researchers found that those on the […]
‘News Addiction’ Is Common and Can Harm Your Mental Health
Latest Mental Health News By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) From the COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of monkeypox to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, school shootings and devastating wildfires, there’s been no lack of doom and gloom lately, and many folks are glued to the news. For more than […]
Magic Mushroom Hallucinogen May Treat Problem Drinking
Latest Mental Health News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) Jon Kostas, a lifelong resident of New York City, started bar-hopping at age 13. At the height of his alcoholism, he was consuming as many as 30 drinks a night. Desperate for a way out, Kostas, 32, turned to a […]
Here’s What’s Known About White Mulberry
White mulberry, or morus alba, an herbal supplement once touted by Dr. Oz as “the newest health sensation” was recently linked to the death of Lori McClintock, wife of Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.). McClintock died on Dec. 15, 2021 at age 61 after complaining of an upset stomach the day before, a Sacramento County coroner’s […]
Use of Pot, Hallucinogens Soaring Among Young Americans
Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) Marijuana and hallucinogen use are at an all-time high among young adults, U.S. health officials reported Monday. Compared to five or 10 years ago, the use of these drugs over the past year has risen significantly among 19- to 30-year-olds, according to the Monitoring the […]
LSD Is Making a Comeback Among Young Americans
Latest Mental Health News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) If you think hallucinogens like LSD are a thing of the past, think again. New research estimates that the use of mind-altering LSD rose from less than 1% in 2002 to 4% in 2019 among people aged 18 to 25. […]
Vaccines Have Slashed Rates of HPV Infection in Young American Women
Latest Sexual Health News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) Back in 2006, doctors began recommending the first vaccine for the common sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV), with the shots carrying the potential to lower the risk of certain cancers. Now, a new study shows the vaccine has been wildly […]
Many Who Need Opioid OD Antidote the Most Can’t Afford It
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) Naloxone is a lifesaving antidote to an opioid overdose, but it may be priced too high for those most vulnerable to opioid-related death, a new study finds. Between 2014 and 2018, naloxone costs rose 500% for those without insurance, while out-of-pocket costs for the medication […]
FDA Issues Warning to Maker of Illegal Nicotine Gummies
Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday warned a maker of nicotine gummies to stop marketing what is an illegal product. In what is a first-of-its-kind warning, the agency said it considers these gummies particularly concerning because they resemble candy and can cause […]