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A school survey in Rio de Janeiro tracked 693 high school students during 2016-2017 to see how different types of childhood mistreatment connect to teenage stress. Instead of asking straight questions, researchers grouped teens by unseen patterns of abuse using a tool called the Childhood Trauma Que

New Mental Health Treatment Program Opens Doors Wider in Connecticut

Connecticut just expanded a cutting-edge mental health program that mixes therapy with a psychedelic compound called psilocybin. This isn’t about legalizing wild parties—it’s about testing a carefully controlled treatment for stubborn conditions like depression, PTSD, and anxiety. The program starte

sports

Staying Safe While Cheering in Toronto’s Heat Wave

Toronto is bracing for extreme heat as football fans gather to watch Portugal face Croatia in the World Cup knockout stage. The city’s health officials are urging people to drink plenty of water and cut back on alcohol, since the mix of high temperatures and humidity could make dehydration a real ri

politics

Social media warning rules paused in Minnesota, legal battle heats up

Minnesota passed a law last year requiring social media platforms to show pop-up warnings about mental health risks, but it hasn't been enforced yet. A court fight with tech industry groups has put the brakes on these warnings until a judge decides if the law even makes sense under free speech rules

Oregon steps up grocery help for some Medicaid users

Oregon has started giving extra food aid to certain Medicaid patients who struggle with serious health issues and limited funds. The state now lets some members with specific medical conditions receive up to six months of grocery support through two new programs. One program focuses on fresh produce

Obesity and heart health: What’s really changing?

For decades, obesity was linked to higher risks of heart problems like high blood pressure and cholesterol. But new research suggests that in recent years, people over 40 with obesity have managed these risks almost as well as those with normal weight. The study tracked over a million adults across

environment

Healthy Air Alert for Jersey Shore Residents

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly raised a warning at 3:45 p. m. on Tuesday, June 30, covering parts of Western and Eastern Monmouth counties. The alert follows a code orange notice from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which signals that air pollution could become ha

politics

Building Alaska’s Rural Health Future Together

The state of Alaska has just secured a five‑year, $272 million federal investment aimed at transforming rural health. Rather than treating it as a pile of grant money, officials see it as a chance to rethink the whole system for kids, seniors, and everyone else. The program is one of the biggest

Religious Habit Boosts Physical Health, New Study Shows

A new study from Brigham Young University’s Wheatley Institute looks at how regular church attendance affects body health. The research is part of a three‑part series that also covers mental and social benefits of religion. Researchers sifted through about 60, 000 papers on faith and health. They k

politics

Colorado’s Gamble: A Call for Early Lessons on Risk