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Drug overdoses a 'pandemic within the pandemic'

Drug overdoses a 'pandemic within the pandemic'

A new study shows that there has been a huge surge in overdose-related deaths during the coronavirus pandemic.

4 days ago
UK judge rejects US extradition request for Julian Assange

UK judge rejects US extradition request for Julian Assange

A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges.

January 4
Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds

Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds

Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.

December 18, 2020
Snowstorm amid pandemic: More stress or much-needed relief?

Snowstorm amid pandemic: More stress or much-needed relief?

A deadly virus, months of social unrest, and now more than a foot of snow? For people who've already had it, this is just about putting them over the edge. This is not the way 2020 was supposed to end. Or was it? 

December 16, 2020
11-year-old dies from suicide during virtual class

11-year-old dies from suicide during virtual class

An 11-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound suffered during an online class.

December 4, 2020
How 'COVID fatigue' threatens public health

How 'COVID fatigue' threatens public health

A Gallup survey says people have so-called COVID fatigue.

December 1, 2020
Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds

Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds

A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.

November 24, 2020
Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder

Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder

Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.

November 23, 2020
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey

Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey

The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.

November 23, 2020
Meditation videos jump in popularity amid pandemic stress

Meditation videos jump in popularity amid pandemic stress

YouTube views for guided meditation videos are up 40% since mid-March, according to Google parent company Alphabet.

November 16, 2020
Talking to children about the aftermath of a contentious election

Talking to children about the aftermath of a contentious election

To help children understand, parents can compare the outcome of the election to a child's favorite sports team winning or losing a big game.

November 13, 2020
NYC mental health workers, not cops, to respond to some 911 calls

NYC mental health workers, not cops, to respond to some 911 calls

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says mental health workers will replace police officers in responding to some 911 calls in 2021.

November 11, 2020
Experts: Police brutality, racism pushing Black anxiety

Experts: Police brutality, racism pushing Black anxiety

Some experts say police brutality, the coronavirus pandemic, and other issues around race have increased anxiety levels among African Americans.

November 1, 2020
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds

Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds

Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.

October 29, 2020
'Election Stress Disorder' taking toll on Americans' mental health

'Election Stress Disorder' taking toll on Americans' mental health

Mental health professionals across the nation say they're seeing a rise in anxiety due to the upcoming election.

October 21, 2020
Online training for therapy dogs and their humans

Online training for therapy dogs and their humans

The Good Dog Foundation now trains dog owners and their dogs to become therapy teams via Zoom classes.

October 20, 2020
Cow-hugging is the new animal therapy trend we all need

Cow-hugging is the new animal therapy trend we all need

While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.

October 12, 2020
Why some students thrive with remote learning

Why some students thrive with remote learning

Social situations can play a role in how well a student excels in the traditional classroom versus learning from home.

October 9, 2020
Thousands of New York children have lost a parent to COVID-19

Thousands of New York children have lost a parent to COVID-19

The pandemic has disproportionately hit people of color so the burden of this life-changing event will affect Black and Hispanic children the most, according to a study.

October 1, 2020
Military suicides up as much as 20% in COVID era

Military suicides up as much as 20% in COVID era

Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.

September 27, 2020
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