FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION – There is a common criticism that therapy has become too mainstream and commercialized, feeding into snowflake culture. From influencers receiving sponsorships to promote mental health apps to…
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Follow the Science: Study Finds Biological Sex a Better Predictor of Sports Performance Than Pronouns
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Crack scientists in the U.S. and UK have discovered what most people already knew: Biological sex matters in sports. The scientists found that biological sex is a better predictor…
Is your Christmas tree causing allergies? What experts say about “Christmas Tree Syndrome”
CBS NEWS – ‘Tis the season for sneezing and coughing — but in some cases, it could be what’s inside your house this holiday that’s making you feel less-than-merry: your Christmas tree….
Chocolate for gut health? A nutritional psychiatrist shares what makes your gut happy.
CBS NEWS – Emerging science tells us we are what we eat in more ways than one. Not only does the food we consume impact our gut health, our gut health also…
Deep Flaws in FDA Oversight of Medical Devices, and Patient Harm, Exposed in Lawsuits and Records
KFF Health News – Living with diabetes, Carlton “PeeWee” Gautney Jr. relied on a digital device about the size of a deck of playing cards to pump insulin into his bloodstream. The…
Massachusetts plans to spend $915 million sheltering illegals
THE BOSTON HERALD – The Healey administration expects it will need to spend $915 million on emergency assistance shelters in Massachusetts in fiscal year 2025, according to a report executive officials prepared…
Yes, a Lot of People Are Getting Sick Right Now
NEW YORK MAGAZINE – Welcome to sick season. According to the CDC, New York City — along with New Jersey and at least 16 other states — is now experiencing “high” to…
The rise of Subway: the triumphant and turbulent last decades of the world’s largest fast-food chain
Insider Today – In the past few years, Subway restaurants have been dealing with growing pains, declining sales, and a public-relations issue with legal troubles for Jared Fogle, its former spokesman. [Not…
This One Simple Diet Change Could Transform Your Blood Pressure
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH VIA SCITECH DAILY – New research shows that reducing dietary sodium significantly lowers blood pressure in individuals, regardless of whether they have hypertension or are on medication. The…
Irregular Sleep Patterns Increase Dementia Risk. Doctor Explains
Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine: “We understand that good sleep does a mind and body good. It’s time to practice it! “This new research continues to validate that people with very irregular…