Politics can feel like a storm that blows through our everyday lives. It changes how we think, how we talk, and even how safe we feel in our own homes. When new laws are announced or leaders speak loudly, people often notice a shift in their mood and stress levels. A teacher might see her student
Surviving cancer as a young adult brings unique challenges, especially when it comes to staying healthy afterward. Many young adults deal with long-term effects from treatment, so eating well and staying active are key goals. But what actually helps them follow these healthy habits? A recent study l
A small Kentucky school district just forced YouTube and Snapchat’s parent companies to settle lawsuits claiming their apps hurt students’ mental health. The Breathitt County School District argued that social media addiction created extra work for teachers and counselors—and now the companies are p
Theo Von’s talks on his podcast about stopping his antidepressants before filming a Netflix special show how tricky mental health care can be. He wanted more raw emotions for the show but ended up feeling "mildly manic, " which made him sound off about suicide during the performance. Later, he clari
More people are skipping lotions and serums in favor of pills and powders, hoping these daily doses will make their skin glow, hair shinier, and nails stronger. One company joining this trend is Aurelia Cellular Vitality, a brand pushing supplements that work on cells instead of just the surface. Th
For years, women in Siloam Springs and nearby towns had to travel to get basic women’s health care. The closest options vanished in December when the local women’s center shut down after nearly three decades. That gap is now filled by a newly expanded clinic on Progress Avenue. The building used to
Doctors often say pregnancy can be tough on women’s mental and physical health. Stress, mood swings, and fatigue are common. But what if something as simple as moving the body could help? Research suggests exercise might be a key tool for pregnant women. It doesn’t need to be intense—gentle activit
Researchers dug into two big databases in Brazil to track how often boys and men report being sexually abused. One system keeps health records, while the other logs public security incidents. When they compared numbers from 2010 to 2022, they found something surprising. Rape and forced sex reports
Every year, nearly half of women over 60 in parts of Spain face some form of mistreatment at home. A recent study in Eastern Andalusia found that 49. 3% of older women surveyed reported being abused in the past year. Psychological abuse was the most frequent—like verbal insults or threats—affecting
Cancer treatment isn’t just about medicine and hospital visits—money matters too. In Pakistan, patients with stomach and bowel cancers often face another battle: financial stress. This stress, called financial toxicity, can push people to skip treatments or cut back on basic needs. A recent study lo
