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Patients with behavioral conditions are often burdened with chronic physical health conditions. Consequently, providers caring for these patients must coordinate their care to achieve the best possible health outcomes. The lack of reliable health information sharing and integration of health data across care settings can hinder this meaningful care coordination. For example, people may experience duplicate tests, medication errors, or gaps in care at critical times. HHS recognizes the vital role that innovative health information technology (Health IT) plays in solving these challenges. Improved electronic data exchange can expand access to behavioral health care, support enhanced care coordination, empower clinical…

Winter in India is a delicious concoction of cozy little sweaters, cups of hot chai and lots of festive spirit. But with cooler weather comes a not-so-welcome visitor: dry, rough and flaky skin — especially on the hands and feet. Be it the cold winds in North India or the slightly cool evenings of the South, dryness occurs as the humidity levels drop and the skin begins to lose its moisture. For many, winter’s dry hands, cracked knuckles and painfully cracked heels rain down as part of their seasonal curse that they would do almost anything to turn back. If…

Chhath Puja, as a purely spiritual celebration, is all about fasting and rituals that reconnect families with nature and the divine power of the Sun. For pregnant women, the festival is full of happiness, but also brings some challenges, especially in staying hydrated and nourished. Although the festival has its own charm, pregnancy is a sensitive period that requires special care. Knowing how to balance religious duties with health care is important for both mother and baby. Why does Chhath Puja call for greater care of a pregnant woman? Chhath Puja is characterized by fasting for long hours, staying in…

Renowned as first responders to threatening infections, neutrophils also happen to feature prominently in the tumor microenvironment, where they and other immune cells play opposing and often variable roles in promoting or resisting cancer progression. Although they have been linked to the development of multiple cancers, including those of the lung and breast, neutrophils can take on multiple functional states, only some of which have this effect. Locating these states proved, for technical reasons, quite difficult. Now researchers led by Mikaël Pittet of Ludwig Lausanne have discovered a gene expression program executed by tumor-associated neutrophils (TANs) and a corresponding biomarker…

When graphic videos like the recent shooting of a protester by federal agents in Minneapolis go viral, it can feel impossible to protect yourself from seeing things you didn’t consent to see. But there are steps you can take. Social media platforms are designed to maximize engagement, not protect your peace of mind. The big platforms have too reduced their efforts to contain the content last year or so. This means that annoying content can reach you even when you never chose to watch it. However, you don’t need to monitor every piece of content that crosses your screen. Protecting…

For Suzy, beauty for a big occasion is not to become someone else. Of for the appearance of herself, supported by high-performance products that do good beyond beauty. Every great makeup starts long before the first brush touches the skin. Skincare is the foundation of Susie’s routine — and one of the most important steps in achieving her glow. She makes sure her skin is well cleansed, moisturized and protected before applying any makeup. This not only supports the skin’s barrier, but also helps make-up glide on seamlessly, creating a smooth second skin lasting finish. Daily protection is non-negotiable for…

Ja’Marr Chase may be one of the NFL’s best wide receivers, but that doesn’t mean he’s content with where he is physically. “I feel blessed for what I’ve been able to do this season and the records I’ve achieved,” says Chase, who recently partnered with Fabletics to launch an athleisure linewhich also includes GridTech pieces. “But I’m already thinking about next year. Every season is an opportunity to push harder, go further, do better, and that progress starts in the offseason.” Chase and his Cincinnati Bengals finished the 2025-2026 season with a disappointing 6-11 record, resulting in a third-place finish…

For many Americans, a routine surgical procedure serves as their first introduction to opioid pain medication. While most stop using these drugs as they heal, a significant number of opioid-naïve patients transition to New Persistent Opioid Use (NPOU)—continuing use long after the typical recovery period. A new systematic review and meta-analysis led by Penn Nursing researchers has been published in Pain Medicinehas identified the patient-specific risk factors that most accurately predict which individuals are at highest risk for this dangerous transition. The study, which synthesized data from 27 high-quality studies, found that four main factors significantly increase the odds that…

As heat waves intensify, new data from Ontario shows that room air conditioning can mean the difference between life and death for nursing home residents. Study: Air conditioning in nursing homes and mortality in extreme heat. Image credit: fizkes/Shutterstock.com A recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine examined mortality rates during extremely hot days in air-conditioned Ontario nursing homes (AC) compared to those without ACfocusing on institutional long-term care settings. A growing crisis for the elderly The elderly are more vulnerable to heat waves than the young. Heat-related deaths among the elderly will reach unprecedented levels in 2023, increasing by 167%…

Reading: 3 minutes Over time, your skin begins to reflect years of sun-filled vacations, shared laughs, and festive celebrations. Every moment has helped shape you—and every wrinkle, fold, and crease tells a part of your story. Among the first to appear are the wrinkles on the forehead. Their depth and size, which appear naturally over the years, depend on genetics, daily habits and repeated facial expressions. So, while they’re totally normal (and should be celebrated), if you’re looking to reduce forehead wrinkles, consider these well-rounded tips for reduced lines and noticeable results. Simple ways to smooth forehead wrinkles 1. Stay…