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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Louisiana Republican state Rep. Kathy Edmonston believes no one ought to be required to vaccinate their children. So, she wants schools to proactively tell parents that it’s their right under Louisiana law to seek an exemption. “It’s not the vaccine itself, it is the mandate,” Edmonston told Stateline. “The law is the law. And it already says you can opt out if you don’t want it. If you do want it, you can go anywhere and get it.” Although Louisiana scores among the bottom states in most health indicators, nearly 90% of kindergarten children statewide have…
The mental-health app Woebot launched in 2017, back when “chatbot” wasn’t a familiar term and someone seeking a therapist could only imagine talking to a human being. Woebot was something exciting and new: a way for people to get on-demand mental-health support in the form of a responsive, empathic, AI-powered chatbot. Users found that the friendly robot avatar checked in on them every day, kept track of their progress, and was always available to talk something through. Today, the situation is vastly different. Demand for mental-health services has surged while the supply of clinicians has stagnated. There are thousands of…
(NEXSTAR) – As the avian influenza virus, type A H5N1, continues to spread to an unknown number of dairy cows, health experts are informing the public milk and other dairy products are still safe to consume – with one major exception. When a cow is infected with bird flu, high amounts of the virus can be detected in its milk. However, the pasteurization process kills off or inactivates the virus, the Food and Drug Administration says. Raw milk, on the other hand, is not pasteurized. “Raw milk can be contaminated with harmful germs that can make you very sick,” the…
The Grundy County Health Department has some tips for keeping food fresh and safe as more people start grilling out for the summer.There may be multiple meals and parties in the future and carrying food from one location to another and sharing dishes means more opportunity to grow, which may lead to food poisoning according to a Thursday news release from the Grundy County Health Department.Here are tips for everyone, from the experienced cook to the first-time party host, or to someone who is just adding a dish to a potluck.SEPARATE AND CHILL:• Keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood away…
Kimchi, a traditional fermented food from Korea, is now a global favorite in salads, sandwiches, stir-fries, soups and many more! If you make a trip to Asian grocery stores, health food stores and many mainstream supermarkets, you will find kimchi near the tofu in the refrigerated section. Kimchi is easy to make at home by following a two-step fermentation process. First, napa cabbage is first brined or salted overnight or up to 24 hours at room temperature. Other vegetables, such as daikon radish and scallion, are added when the cabbage is drained and mixed with seasonings, such as salt, sugar,…
This article contains references to mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and a variety of other things, in addition to references to trauma, sexual assault, and suicide. Summary TV shows are increasingly exploring mental health, highlighting real struggles and interactions with conditions. Series like BoJack Horseman and Normal People provide raw portrayals of dark mental health themes. Shows like Ted Lasso and Euphoria delve into complex emotions, struggles, and growth, offering honest insights. While mental health is something that has experiences with or around, TV shows have only started seriously exploring mental health in recent years. Mental health is…
Are you wondering what’s up with your gut health after one too many stomachaches? While your discomfort could be from eating old leftovers, it could also be from a condition like leaky gut syndrome (LGS). Double-checking the expiration date on your groceries is an easy fix, however, the latter might send you down a “What is a leaky gut diet?” rabbit hole that inspires you to revamp your entire pantry. If you’ve never heard of leaky gut syndrome before, you’re not alone. It’s not currently recognized as an official medical diagnosis, so it’s still pretty new to health practitioners and…
If you or someone you know needs mental health resources and support, please call, text, or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org for 24/7 access to free and confidential services.For Roland Stringfellow, the pandemic remains a weight not completely lifted. As the 2020 lockdown disrupted his church community in suburban Detroit, the resulting emotional stress was compounded by the social unrest and political polarization that followed the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.“So many congregations have not recovered from that period of time,” said Stringfellow, senior pastor of Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit, located in Ferndale, Michigan.The…
At its core, health care is a trusting relationship — people serving people, people working together, people trusting one another. Not only is trust the foundation of relationships between patients and providers, but it also underpins internal relationships among coworkers and between employees and management. Trust drives patient outcomes, which drive public health.In recent years, for a variety of internal and external reasons, this foundational trust in health care has taken a hit. But, together, we can rebuild. It won’t be easy, but it must be done. Our collective health depends on it.Much like in medicine, the first step of…
Digital era has eased everyone’s lives with easy availability of information over internet and search engines attempting to provide answers to your queries. No wonder, people ‘google’ their symptoms before seeking professional guidance and at times self-medicate. However, experts warn that trusting online medial information can be detrimental to your health. (Also read: What is pica, the eating disorder that’s making a 3-year-old eat her sofa and walls?) IDIOT or The Internet Derived Information Obstructing Treatment refers to a pattern where people abruptly quit their treatment because they have blindly trusted internet medical information(Freepik) While Internet has surely come to…