Insurer Will Pay Millions for Not Correcting Mistakes That Made Accessing Mental Health Care Difficult for Customers
EmblemHealth Settles for $2.5 Million Over Mental Health Care Issues One of New York’s major health insurers, EmblemHealth, is facing a hefty fine after failing to fix ongoing problems that hindered customers from accessing mental health care. This week, the company agreed to a $2.5 million settlement. The New York State Attorney General’s Office highlighted […]
Trump advocates for increased use of weedkiller. Is it harmful to our health?
On Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump enacted an executive order aimed at boosting domestic production of glyphosate, the primary component of the widely used herbicide Roundup. This decision has raised concerns among various interest groups across the political spectrum, particularly those advocating for public health. There’s a long-standing connection between glyphosate and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a […]
Study Finds Christian Schools with Strict Cell Phone Rules Have Improved Student Mental Health
Connection Between Cell Phone Use and Mental Health in Christian Schools Recent studies have increasingly linked cell phone usage among teenagers to declines in mental health, and similar patterns seem to be emerging in Christian schools. A study by the School Counseling Mental Health Initiative of the International Association of Christian Schools, in collaboration with […]
Health agency eliminates years of old regulatory guidance documents
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has removed a significant amount of outdated regulatory guidance—specifically, thousands of pages dating back to 1976. This action comes as part of a broader reevaluation of their regulatory framework. The ACF plays a crucial role in promoting the […]
Avoiding food three hours before sleeping benefits heart health, study shows.
Study Suggests Eating Before Bedtime May Impact Heart Health A recent study led by researchers at Northwestern University indicates that not eating for three hours prior to bedtime could have positive effects on heart health. By extending the overnight fast by an additional two hours and dimming lights before sleep, participants showed improvements in their […]
Government tax money supports health care plans in ways you might not be aware of.
Understanding Health Insurance Subsidies Subsidies—whether people see them positively or negatively—have been a hot topic since the Affordable Care Act was signed. Lately, many enrollees have turned their attention to this aspect of healthcare. While lawmakers are still debating the future of healthcare affordability, it’s easy to think that the subsidies tied to the ACA […]
Kristaps Porzingis’ health is crucial for the Warriors’ NBA season second half
January 19 marked a turning point for the Warriors when Jimmy Butler tore his ACL in his right knee. Prior to his injury, the team had managed to secure nine wins out of twelve games, gradually establishing a rhythm after a shaky season start. However, since Butler’s absence, their performance has declined, resulting in seven […]
The viral TikTok trend of boiled apple tea brings health benefit claims as experts discuss it.
New Viral Trend: Boiled Apple Tea A recent trend on TikTok has users boiling apples and infusing them in hot drinks, claiming significant health benefits. This drink, often referred to as “boiled apple tea” or “boiled apple water,” has seen an incredible surge in popularity, attracting hundreds of thousands of interactions in just a few […]
NYU Langone Health stops transgender care for children after threat to cut funding
NYU Langone Health, a significant hospital in Manhattan, is set to permanently end its transgender treatment program for minors. This decision comes after the Trump administration indicated it might revoke federal funding for institutions providing care for transgender youth. The hospital noted that the discontinuation of its program, which catered to minors seeking gender-related care, […]
Alex Berenson proved right as cannabis mental health alerts are confirmed
Warnings about cannabis have recently surged. In early February, researchers pointed to a concerning increase in severe mental illness among young Canadians linked to access to stronger cannabis products. The following day, a book titled *A Killing In Cannabis* was released, shedding light on the 2019 California murders and ongoing violence in the marijuana sector, […]