Mental Health
WASHINGTON — After examining more than 8,000 functional brain images of young people with ADHD, researchers have discovered their systems... Read More
WASHINGTON — After examining more than 8,000 functional brain images of young people with ADHD, researchers have discovered their systems are tied to atypical interactions between the brain’s frontal cortex and the information processing centers deep inside the brain. The... Read More
WASHINGTON — Nine in 10 pet owners say their pets contribute to their having a stronger sense of community, while... Read More
WASHINGTON — Nine in 10 pet owners say their pets contribute to their having a stronger sense of community, while 83% of adults say they’ve interacted with people they otherwise would not have due to their pets, according to a... Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more... Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm your health. Darker mornings and more evening... Read More
DES MOINES, Iowa — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was still days away from a disappointing sixth place finish in... Read More
DES MOINES, Iowa — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was still days away from a disappointing sixth place finish in the Iowa caucuses as he and his wife Susan made their way through the caucus media center inside the cavernous... Read More
WASHINGTON — As we near the end of February, have you gotten tired of being cold yet? While you wait... Read More
WASHINGTON — As we near the end of February, have you gotten tired of being cold yet? While you wait for spring, heat therapy may be just what you need to warm up. If you’ve ever been to a sauna... Read More
SANTA MONICA. Calif. — More than 40% of Americans have known someone who died of a drug overdose, and about... Read More
SANTA MONICA. Calif. — More than 40% of Americans have known someone who died of a drug overdose, and about one-third of those individuals say the death disrupted their lives, according to a new study by the Rand Corporation. Researchers... Read More
WASHINGTON — As we trudge through the winter, months of cold and dreary weather may sap our desire to go... Read More
WASHINGTON — As we trudge through the winter, months of cold and dreary weather may sap our desire to go outside and socialize. While it’s normal to isolate sometimes, chronic isolation can increase loneliness and be detrimental to your mental... Read More
NEW YORK — The city of New York and its health and education departments sued five social media platforms on... Read More
NEW YORK — The city of New York and its health and education departments sued five social media platforms on Wednesday, saying they need to be held accountable for fueling a mental health crisis among youths across the nation. The... Read More
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — John Clair, the police chief of a small Appalachian town in southwest Virginia, spends his days... Read More
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — John Clair, the police chief of a small Appalachian town in southwest Virginia, spends his days consumed by a growing problem: the frequency with which his officers are tapped to detain, transport and wait in hospitals... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Library of Congress will host a panel of leading experts in the area of longevity science and... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Library of Congress will host a panel of leading experts in the area of longevity science and explore how the sciences and the arts contribute to cognitive wellness and quality of life. Co-sponsored by the American Folklife... Read More
WASHINGTON — Engaging the primary care workforce in the diagnosis process of Alzheimer’s disease would accelerate the delivery of disease-modifying... Read More
WASHINGTON — Engaging the primary care workforce in the diagnosis process of Alzheimer’s disease would accelerate the delivery of disease-modifying therapies, while easing the pressures already being experienced by overwhelmed neurology and geriatric practices, a new Rand report says. The... Read More
WASHINGTON — The number of parent-candidates for federal office using campaign funds to cover their child care costs has jumped... Read More
WASHINGTON — The number of parent-candidates for federal office using campaign funds to cover their child care costs has jumped more than 600% since the Federal Election Commission approved the practice in 2018, but more needs to be done to... Read More
WASHINGTON — Welcome to January! It's a big month for trying new fitness classes that promise to improve your health.... Read More
WASHINGTON — Welcome to January! It's a big month for trying new fitness classes that promise to improve your health. You may have heard you should try yoga and thought, “I can’t even touch my toes. I won’t be able... Read More
Republican-led state legislatures are considering a new round of bills restricting medical care for transgender youths — and in some... Read More
Republican-led state legislatures are considering a new round of bills restricting medical care for transgender youths — and in some cases, adults — returning to the issue the year after a wave of high-profile bills became law and sparked lawsuits.... Read More
Whenever Blake Wheeler endured mental health challenges in his hockey career, he felt better when he talked about them and... Read More
Whenever Blake Wheeler endured mental health challenges in his hockey career, he felt better when he talked about them and sought help. When the NHL Players' Association introduced a pilot program to teach the basics of mental health, Wheeler was... Read More
WASHINGTON — Scan the internet or magazine racks or even your local newspaper this time of year and you’ll find... Read More
WASHINGTON — Scan the internet or magazine racks or even your local newspaper this time of year and you’ll find ample advice on how to start the new year off happier and healthier. For most of us, these articles make... Read More
WASHINGTON — A mandate that the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs use two existing programs to help service members... Read More
WASHINGTON — A mandate that the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs use two existing programs to help service members leaving the armed forces overcome risk factors for suicide would cost a modest $500,000 through 2028, the Congressional Budget Office... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration on Wednesday urged Congress to fully fund the WIC nutrition assistance program come January, warning... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration on Wednesday urged Congress to fully fund the WIC nutrition assistance program come January, warning that the failure to address a much-anticipated budgetary shortfall would jeopardize the health and safety of millions of mothers, babies... Read More
WOBURN, Mass. — DraftKings, one of the nation’s most popular sports betting companies, engages in unfair and deceptive practices while... Read More
WOBURN, Mass. — DraftKings, one of the nation’s most popular sports betting companies, engages in unfair and deceptive practices while taking advantage of the addictive nature of gambling activities, a class action lawsuit filed in Massachusetts claims. The lawsuit, Scanlon... Read More
WASHINGTON — The House on Monday unanimously passed the Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act, which would increase mental health... Read More
WASHINGTON — The House on Monday unanimously passed the Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act, which would increase mental health resources available to caregivers of America’s veteran population. Alternately known as the COPE Act, the bipartisan legislation sponsored by Reps.... Read More
ALBANY, N.Y. — Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the iconic media personality who rocketed to fame as the nation’s sex therapist in... Read More
ALBANY, N.Y. — Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the iconic media personality who rocketed to fame as the nation’s sex therapist in the 1980s, now has a new title to add to her resume: She’s now New York’s — and by extension,... Read More
The nation’s top accident investigator said Thursday that a surge in close calls between planes at U.S. airports this year... Read More
The nation’s top accident investigator said Thursday that a surge in close calls between planes at U.S. airports this year is a "clear warning sign” that the aviation system is under stress. “While these events are incredibly rare, our safety... Read More
WASHINGTON — Welcome to November. We’re well into autumn and it’s time to “fall back” — daylight saving time has... Read More
WASHINGTON — Welcome to November. We’re well into autumn and it’s time to “fall back” — daylight saving time has ended, there’s plenty of beauty to see and holidays to look forward to. But as the weather gets colder and... Read More
WASHINGTON — A whistleblower former employee of Meta Platforms Inc. told a Senate panel Tuesday that top executives of the... Read More
WASHINGTON — A whistleblower former employee of Meta Platforms Inc. told a Senate panel Tuesday that top executives of the social media giant knew their Facebook platform harmed young people but covered it up to avoid interfering with their profits.... Read More
WASHINGTON — A new federal campaign aims to provide hospital leaders with the critical, evidence-based resources they need to improve... Read More
WASHINGTON — A new federal campaign aims to provide hospital leaders with the critical, evidence-based resources they need to improve workplace policies and reduce burnout among their staff of health care professionals. As previously reported in The Well News, physician... Read More
WASHINGTON — Attention fall enthusiasts: we’ve reached peak foliage season in Washington, D.C.! The end of October into November is... Read More
WASHINGTON — Attention fall enthusiasts: we’ve reached peak foliage season in Washington, D.C.! The end of October into November is the best time to see the brightest orange, yellow, and red leaves on trees. They’ll hang around a little longer,... Read More
WASHINGTON — In today’s world, we’re busier and more worried than ever. Work is demanding, new health crises are arising... Read More
WASHINGTON — In today’s world, we’re busier and more worried than ever. Work is demanding, new health crises are arising and we have a constant influx of information about everything on our phones. Our brains are overloaded and we never... Read More
WASHINGTON — Judges from the Federal Circuit Court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday suspended a 96-year-old fellow judge for one... Read More
WASHINGTON — Judges from the Federal Circuit Court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday suspended a 96-year-old fellow judge for one year after she refused to submit to a mental competency test. They accused Judge Pauline Newman of misconduct for not... Read More
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Senate Appropriations Committee’s decision to protect and actually grow funding for the National Institutes of Health... Read More
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Senate Appropriations Committee’s decision to protect and actually grow funding for the National Institutes of Health in key areas in the Senate’s proposed 2024 budget has garnered praise from Research!America, a nonprofit advocacy group. The alliance... Read More
WASHINGTON — To those of a certain age, the music of Badfinger is an indelible part of their having grown... Read More
WASHINGTON — To those of a certain age, the music of Badfinger is an indelible part of their having grown up in the 1970s. From 1970 through 1972 their string of hits, almost all of them driving rock ballads written... Read More