When we talk about classical romance stories, we often think about those heart-wrenching epic love stories like Romeo and Juliet (of the same title) and Jack and Rose from the movie Titanic. We’re moved by the sacrifices they made for the ones they love. At one point in our lives, we’re wondering how it would […]
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Mental Health Care by Video Fills Gaps in Rural Nursing Homes
KNOXVILLE, Iowa ― Bette Helm was glad to have someone to talk with about her insomnia. Helm lives in a nursing home in this central Iowa town of about 7,500 people, where mental health services are sparse. On a recent morning, she had an appointment with a psychiatric nurse practitioner about 800 miles away in […]
American Society for Clinical Investigation honors physician-scientists
Three early-career scientists who have conducted their research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been honored with the Young Physician-Scientist Award by the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI). They are Abby Margaret Green, MD; Jing Hughes, MD, PhD; and Parker C. Wilson, MD, PhD. The honor recognizes 50 physician-scientists nationwide […]
One State Looks to Get Kids in Crisis out of the ER — And Back Home
If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. It was around 2 a.m. when Carmen realized her 12-year-old daughter was in danger and needed help. Haley wasn’t in her room — or anywhere […]
Luring Out-of-State Professionals Is Just the First Step in Solving Montana’s Health Worker Shortage
Jenna Eisenhart spent nearly six years as a licensed therapist in Colorado before deciding to move to a place with a greater need for her services. She researched rural states facing a shortage of behavioral health providers and accepted a job as a lead clinical primary therapist at Shodair Children’s Hospital in Helena, Montana, in […]
Eberlein elected chair of American College of Surgeons board
Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, the Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Distinguished Professor and director of Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been elected chair of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Board of Regents. In this role, Eberlein will chair the Regents’ finance and […]
Digital Mental Health Companies Draw Scrutiny and Growing Concerns
When Pat Paulson’s son told her he was feeling anxious and depressed at college, Paulson went through her Blue Cross Blue Shield provider directory and started calling mental health therapists. No providers in the Wisconsin city where her son’s university is located had openings. So she bought a monthly subscription to BetterHelp, a Mountain View, […]
I am starting to get pubic hairs now, and the bush feels weird. How do I shave my pubic area, especially on the shaft and balls?
Thanks for your question. People shave, remove, or groom pubic hair for many different reasons. It’s important to know that there are no medical benefits to removing pubic hair. For tips on how to shave pubic hair more safely check out our health guide on removing pubic hair. Source: Read Full Article
Journalists Recap the Latest on the Supreme Court Leak, Mental Health Care, and Fentanyl Testing Strips
KHN chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on abortion rights on Deep State Radio on May 5 and again on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins” on May 9. Click here to hear Rovner on Deep State Radio Click here to hear Rovner on WFAE Read Rovner’s “Historic ‘Breach’ Puts […]
Noctámbulos mejoran su salud por la flexibilidad laboral durante la pandemia
Muchos de los llamados noctámbulos se sienten incomprendidos, en lo que respecta a las expectativas de la sociedad sobre cuándo debe comenzar la jornada laboral. Las investigaciones demuestran que los “trasnochadores” están programados para dormir más tarde, pero los horarios de trabajo de 9 a 5 les obliga a luchar contra su fisiología y a […]