Scientists say they’ve found a way to turn algae into “super algae” by increasing their health and medicinal value, according to a report by SWNS. The researchers hope the ‘boosted’ algae can be used in ‘the superfood, drug and cosmetics industries of the future’, the UK Press Service said. Scientists from Tel Aviv University and…
Health Secretary Xavier Becerra said Tuesday that federal authorities must crack down on employers who illegally use child labor amid questions about what administration officials know about child labor abuse. immigrants to the United States. “What is out of the ordinary is when employers, knowing that a 12, 13 or 14 year old is employed…
When Paloma Bouhid started working as a concierge at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida seven years ago, it was the first time she received health insurance. But the lifeline she found through her work was unexpectedly eclipsed in 2020, when, aged 26, she lost her job in a series of mass layoffs. “The first…
TikTok offers a community for people with mental illness, but a University of Minnesota study found the popular social media app can be a ‘crazy train’ of distressing videos because of the way it curates content . Detailed interviews with 16 TikTok users have confirmed the suspicions of U’s computer scientists: the app’s algorithm can…
If you’re in shock after the death of a loved one, going through a messy divorce, or being treated for a serious illness, the fact that you’re under a lot of stress will come as no surprise to anyone. If during such a period you have frequent headaches or stomachaches, have trouble sleeping, or end…
The Defense Health Agency recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month 2023 throughout the month of May. MHAM is an annual themed event that raises awareness and educates the public on various mental health issues, including access to care, whether clinical or outside of the clinical environment. Message for Communicators Key messages: Protecting, optimizing and defending your…
You must be the pollen of our legs. Allergy season is in full swing — and it could send New Yorkers to the emergency room, according to a new bulletin from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for medical professionals. The advisory warned that this upcoming pollen season would worsen symptoms…
The COVID-19 public health emergency declaration expires in less than a month. When it does, it will have far-reaching effects, and one of the biggest is little known: it could begin to undo the expansion of access to mental health care for millions of Americans. Before the pandemic, more than 95% of outpatient mental health…
Cycling race Getty What are the health benefits of cycling? originally appeared on Quora: the place to acquire and share knowledge, allowing people to learn from others and better understand the world. Respond by Lawrence Kosick, president and co-founder of GetSetUp, on Quora: Cycling is an eco-friendly, fun and low-impact way to stay fit and…
Mother Jones; Getty Fight against misinformation: Register for free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. “It was absolutely groundbreaking,” says Dr. Marguerite Cohen, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Cassing Hammond, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Chicago, Illinois, describes it as a “radical change – a godsend for so many patients who needed…
