NYC Mayor Eric Adams sues Facebook, Instagram, others for fueling youth mental health crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that his administration has filed a lawsuit against social media companies, including Meta Platforms Inc.’s Facebook and Instagram, for fueling a youth mental health crisis. The lawsuit, filed in California Superior Court, also includes Alphabet’s YouTube, Snap’s Snapchat and ByteDance’s TikTok, alleging that the companies “intentionally manipulated […]
Virginia Dems advance bill through Senate to provide taxpayer-backed health insurance to illegal immigrants
Virginia Democrats have introduced a bill that would extend taxpayer-supported health insurance to undocumented immigrants. On Tuesday, the Democratic-controlled state Senate passed the “Cover All Children” bill on a party-line vote of 21-19. The law aims to provide undocumented immigrants under the age of 19 who are not enrolled in a group health plan or […]
The media warns about the president’s health, but …
Below is the opening sentence from the Washington Post. article: How much information does the public have a right to know about a presidential candidate’s health? The secretive president is pursuing a lackluster re-election bid while self-isolating within a narrow circle of family and advisers. A global crisis and a life-threatening medical condition are plaguing […]
California schools now allow kids to attend with cough and cold symptoms, health department says
More schools are easing restrictions and opening their doors to children with coughs, sore throats and other symptoms. This is a sharp departure from the strict guidelines under which parents were advised to keep students at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. signs of illness. California is among the states that have eased restrictions, as outlined […]
Health insurers prior authorization targeted by lawmakers in 29 states – USA TODAY
Christopher Marks noticed an immediate improvement in his symptoms when his doctor prescribed Munjaro, a type 2 diabetes drug, last year. A 40-year-old truck driver from Kansas City, Missouri, said his average blood sugar levels have dropped significantly and he is taking less insulin than before to keep his blood sugar levels within target range. […]
California teen vanishes during layover at Denver International Airport after visiting mental health center in Montana
A teenage girl who was supposed to board a flight back to California missed the flight. Authorities said she was last seen during her layover at Denver International Airport. fox news digital. Harper Cadman, 15, went missing at Denver International Airport on January 30, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. “Ms. […]
This fruit can improve your mental health in 4 days: study
What about apples? Apples are no longer the fruit of choice that keeps doctors away. Scientists in New Zealand have discovered that eating kiwi can boost your mood in just four days, according to a study published in the journal Science. British Journal of Nutrition. Study co-author Tamlyn Connor, who teaches psychology at the University […]
VA Gov. Youngkin prioritizes mental health as police are overwhelmed by cases
John Clare, the police chief of a small town in the Appalachian Mountains of southwestern Virginia, is plagued by a growing problem. That means police are more likely to detain, transport and hold people in mental health crises in hospitals. . Officers from Clare’s Marion Police Station (21 people) crisscross the state transporting patients for […]
Super Bowl and sports fan depression: How to cope when your team loses, according to mental health experts
Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. And the annual Super Bowl is no exception. When the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers went head-to-head in Super Bowl 15 on Sunday night, fans were headed for either a victory dance or a huge disappointment. So what happens if the team loses? Experts say it […]
Biden Defiance on Health Questions ‘All About Ego’
On Fox News Channel’s “Jesse Watters Prime Time” on Friday, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) responded to the backlash over the special counsel’s report’s claims about President Joe Biden’s health. Vance said Biden’s attitude is “all about ego.” “Okay, Senator, I heard Dean Phillips say he’s a decent human being,” FNC host Jesse Watters said. “I […]