Let’s talk about anxiety disorders
The taboo around mental health has, in large part, lifted lately, which is undoubtedly a major relief to many. However, for a long time, ‘depressed’ was the blanket term used ...
November 30, 2023 8:56 am CST
Tag: health news
Pritzker admin announces 988 suicide lifeline
CHICAGO -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is rolling out a new service. The new service is a joint effort of ...
Three ways to aid muscle recovery
(Brandpoint) -- Working out year-round can be extremely beneficial to your long-term health and wellness. But did you know that keeping active during the colder seasons can put you at ...
Mystery salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds
WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday it's investigating the cause of a salmonella outbreak that's sickened 419 people in 35 states. Public health ...
HIV prevention experts urge regular testing
CHICAGO (Public News Service) -- This Sunday is National HIV Testing Day, when people are urged to find out their HIV status and work to end the stigma around HIV and ...
Cancer and climate change: how the warming planet may cause an increase in skin cancer diagnoses
Scientists have been warning the public for years that the continued emission of excessive greenhouse gas into the atmosphere will result in a warming planet. But, rising sea levels and ...
If your body suddenly jerks while trying to sleep, this is what it means
Our bodies are often very interesting things. They can inform us when something isn't quite right. One of these signals our body gives out is the occasional twitching. After a ...
Study: Future pandemics will be quicker, deadlier without change in strategy
BONN, Germany (UPI) -- International experts in a new scientific study warned on Thursday that pandemics like COVID-19 will emerge more often in the future unless more targeted efforts are made ...
Study: Statins cut heart attack, stroke risk even in older adults
CHICAGO (UPI) -- Older adults can reduce risk for a fatal heart attack or stroke by 20 percent by taking a prescription statin drug, according to a study published Tuesday ...
Five simple ways to avoid gaining weight in the summertime
Weight gain often happens unobtrusively, until you find your pants are not getting over the hips, or your belly is protruding visibly beneath your shirt. Several factors contribute to weight ...
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