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mental health

Teens and Trust: The Power of Parental Love

November 23, 2024

Imagine this: a bunch of kids in China, from ages 9 to 18, were asked about their feelings. Over 2, 700 of them, to be exact! The results? Kids who felt their parents loved them and trusted others were less likely to feel depressed. Isn't that fascinating? This study found that feeling trusted boost

health

Asthma Drug Montelukast: Brain Receptor Links to Mental Health Issues

November 23, 2024

A commonly prescribed asthma drug, montelukast, sold as Singulair or in generic forms, has been found to attach to multiple brain receptors crucial for mental health. This discovery comes from a recent scientific presentation by US researchers. The drug, originally marketed by Merck & Co, has seen t

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Catching Mental & Cognitive Problems Early: German Doctors’ New Approach

November 23, 2024

You've probably heard that people with heart disease should also get checked for mental and thinking problems. But not all German doctors are doing this. A clever group came up with an easy way to help. They taught doctors to ask one special question, use tests, and give patients a list of questions

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Work and Violence: How Young People's Mental Health is Affected

November 23, 2024

We know that experiencing violence as a child isn't good for mental health. But what about when kids start working? Can a job make things better, worse, or leave things the same? To find out, researchers looked into the lives of young people in Uganda, Nigeria, and Colombia. They used a survey calle

religion

Faith and Medicine: How Jewish and Muslim Beliefs Shape Healthcare Choices

November 23, 2024

When it comes to healthcare, patients from religious minorities like Orthodox Judaism and Islam might encounter unique struggles. They have to balance their beliefs with the principles of Western medicine. This exploration dives into the similarities between these faiths' approaches to medical ethic

sports

Why LeBron James is Taking a Break from Social Media

November 22, 2024

LeBron James, a basketball legend who's been playing since before social media even existed, has decided to take a break from it. On March 21, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying he's stepping away for a while. Fans are wondering why, and now we have some answers. LeBron said that if social m

health

Native Teens Break Down Mental Health Taboos

November 22, 2024

In the heart of California, a group of Native American teens from San Bernardino gathered to discuss a topic that's often swept under the rug: mental health. This event, titled "No Big Deal, " aimed to normalize seeking help when life gets tough. Mateo Moctezuma Ortega, a representative from the Sie

health

AI Friends: A New Lifeline for Seniors

November 22, 2024

Every day, more seniors are finding that AI can be a real life-changer. Take, for instance, 70-year-old Mrs. Johnson from New York. She’s not only using AI to check her daily schedule but also to plan her meals and manage her health conditions. AI systems like ChatGPT and Alexa are becoming essentia

education

Are Colleges Making Students' Mental Health Worse?

November 21, 2024

Colleges are meant to prepare students for the real world, but some might be doing the opposite. After the 2016 U. S. election, many colleges turned into giant comfort zones, offering students milk, cookies, and even cuddle sessions with therapy animals. Harvard and Cornell cancelled classes to help

education

The Importance of Arts in School: Why They Matter More Than Ever

November 21, 2024

Arts education in public schools is facing significant challenges, with potential cuts in funding and a shift in focus towards subjects like math, literacy, and science. But why should we care about arts education? The arts aren't just "nice-to-haves" but are essential for human expression, connecti