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Us new study highlights a critical, but often hidden, aspect of child health – the impact on mental health of living with two or more neurodevelopmental conditions. We found children with multiple neurodevelopmental conditions – such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, learning disabilities, developmental delay, speech disorders, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, Tourette syndrome and behavioral problems – are much more likely to have depression and anxiety. Our findings have important implications for health services and planning. They emphasize the importance of early and comprehensive care – where neurodevelopmental, educational and mental health services work together rather than separately. We…
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you’ve probably felt a range of emotions ranging from fear and anxiety to overwhelmed and confused. It’s completely normal and understandable to feel like your world is falling apart around you, but just because you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer doesn’t mean you’re in a hopeless situation. According to the Centers for Disease Controlwomen had much higher rates of getting breast cancer than dying of breast cancer. In addition, 90% of female breast cancer patients diagnosed from 2012 to 2018 had not died of the cancer five years later (regular screenings can also…
Festivals in India are not just about rituals and customs. it’s also an opportunity to have fun with joy, wear your best clothes and exude inner glow. Of all, perhaps the brightest is Karwa Chauth. OK, put a picture: hungry, you covered your hands in that deep henna stainyou are dressed in your finest clothes and then the moon appears and it is time for that puja moment. Kind of magical, honestly. But let’s be real, in all this hastewho doesn’t want their skin to look on point? I mean, you want that lit-from-within glow that I woke up to,…
Let’s be honest – voulez-vous coucher avec moi it may not actually be part of everyday French vocabulary, but it captures something essential to France’s global reputation. Romance, passion, a touch of mystery – and a festive embrace of sexuality. From the City of Love to the countryside of cheese and glamour, France continues to attract sexual health professionals from around the world who want to understand what happens when public health meets the politics of positive pleasure.And really, who wouldn’t want to discuss sexual health over a coffee on a Parisian terrace?From free testing for sexually transmitted diseases to…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom this week signed a series of privacy bills for transgender patients amid continued threats from the Trump administration. But there was one glaring omission that LGBTQ+ advocates and political strategists say is part of an increasingly complicated dance facing the Democrat as he crafts a more centrist profile for a possible presidential bid. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required insurers to cover and pharmacists to provide 12 months of hormone therapy concurrently to transgender patients and others. The proposal was a top priority for transgender rights leaders, who said it was vital to preserve…
New Intimina research of 4,000 women reveals the profound impact menopause has on body image, confidence and self-esteem In recent years, menopause has become one of the most popular topics in women’s health discussions. It’s been a long wait, but it looks like the world is finally ready to break the stigma surrounding this often challenging stage of life that almost every woman experiences. Both the public and the media are increasingly covering menopause to provide support for women around the world. For many, this stage of life can bring discomfort with multiple symptoms. However, it is a normal transition…
Reading: 4 minutes Feel like your skin has a mind of its own? That midday shine, those protruding pores and the surprises that seem to pop up overnight… Plus the occasional dry patch just to keep things interesting? If this sounds familiar, you probably have oily or combination skin. Here’s the thing: oily skin types don’t need control-they need balance. They are resilient, full of potential and waiting for the right routine to bring out their best. Let’s dive into a balanced skincare routine designed to boost radiance and keep your skin fresh, calm and firm. What is oily or…
Pregnancy does not always start with bright anticipation. For some moms, it starts with a fight for survival. The severe illness of pregnancy, called hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), can mean months of relentless nausea, repeated hospital stays and exhaustion that touches every part of life. Now, new research published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health reveals what many moms have felt: HG wreaks havoc on both the body *and* the mind, leaving lasting emotional scars. Women with HG face a significantly higher risk of depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. For countless moms, this is validation that’s long…
When biomedical researchers need to test their latest ideas, they often turn to engineered human tissue that mimics the responses in our bodies. It has been an important intermediate step before human clinical trials. One limiting factor: Cells need blood circulation to survive, and achieving this can be difficult in 3D cell structures. Without proper vascular systems—even primitive ones—engineered tissue faces limited size and functionality, even developing necrotic areas of dead cells. New research from Binghamton University’s Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science offers a possible solution to the problem. In a recently published journal article Biomedical…
It’s October Menopause Awareness Month.When I was in my late 40s, my OB-GYN told me, almost casually, that I was in menopause. I was shocked. I didn’t think menopause was something I would have to worry about for years. At first, I was told it might be early menopause, but later I learned it was technically within the “normal” range, just on the earlier side. However, it seemed too early to me. I wasn’t ready and I didn’t know anyone else who was still going through it. There was no clear cause, no dramatic symptoms that brought me on -…