U.S. Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Emergency
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Gun violence in the United States has become a national public health crisis,...
FDA’s Move to OK First Menthol Vapes Is Big Mistake, Health Advocates Say
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, June 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision to authorize the first menthol-flavored e-cigarettes...
Maternal Distress Tied to Changes in Brain Growth of Offspring
Left amygdalar volumes smaller in neonates born to mothers with high pandemic-related distress
Social Anxiety Tied to Later Risk for Suicidal Ideation, Depression
Finding seen among teens, young adults followed for two years
2021 to 2022 Saw Decrease in Telemedicine Use in Past 12 Months
Decrease seen across sociodemographic and geographic characteristics, including sex, family income, education, region, urbanization level
Prevalence of Mental Health Variables Higher for Adults Reporting Loneliness
Highest prevalence of loneliness seen for those who identified as bisexual or transgender
About One-Third of Mental Health Facilities Offer Meds for Opioid Addiction
Facilities that accept state-financed health insurance plans other than Medicaid have increased odds of offering MOUD
Poll Reveals Americans Worried Climate Change Is Affecting Mental Health
The young have more anxiety about the threat of global warming than older generations
Rate of CVD in Mid-Adulthood Increased for Women With Perinatal Depression
Association seen for all CVD subtypes; highest for hypertensive disease, ischemic heart disease, and heart failure
Pandemic-Era Tax Credits Made Healthcare More Affordable, But They’re Set to Expire
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, June 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In a success story for Americans seeking affordable healthcare coverage, tax credits put...
