FOLX Health expands mental health support with Crisis Text Line partnership
FOLX Health, an LGBTQIA+ focused digital healthcare provider, has partnered with Crisis Text Line to offer free text-based mental health support to FOLX members 24/7. The partnership aims to address…
The Burden of Getting Medical Care Can Exhaust Older Patients
The article discusses the challenges faced by a 67-year-old woman, Susanne Gilliam, as she navigates the complexities of the American healthcare system after slipping on black ice and injuring her…
Cost of dermatology care drives some to choose social media-endorsed treatments
Cost was found to be the main barrier to dermatologic care for university-age students, leading them to seek skin-related health information on social media. This trend has resulted in adverse…
We’re reading about Wegovy insurance coverage and Zepbound
Major U.S. health insurers have agreed to cover the Wegovy weight-loss drug for certain people on Medicare with heart conditions. CVS Health, Elevance Health, and Kaiser Permanente will now reimburse…
Do you need to take supplements if you eat a healthy diet?
Vitamin supplements are a $45 billion industry in the US, but experts say most people don't need them if they have a well-balanced diet. Some populations, such as pregnant women,…
WHO calls for urgent action on rising neurological conditions worldwide
A recent study by The Lancet Neurology reveals that over 3 billion people worldwide were living with neurological conditions in 2021, making it the leading cause of ill health and…
Who Should Be Allowed to Donate Blood?
Stephen Rawlings, MD, PhD, was conducting HIV and SARS-CoV-2 research during the COVID-19 pandemic when a couple, both COVID-19 survivors, wanted to donate convalescent plasma. However, they were unable to…
Heat Exposure Tied to Acute Immune Changes
Short-term exposure to high outdoor temperatures can weaken the immune system, leading to an increased inflammatory response and reduction in infection-fighting cells, according to a new study. Researchers found that…
8-Hour Time-Restricted Eating Associated With Higher Risk Of Death From Heart Disease: Study
A recent study has raised concerns about the popular intermittent fasting technique of 8-hour time-restricted eating, linking it to a higher risk of death from heart disease. The study, conducted…
Health Bulletin 30/ March/ 2024
The Health Bulletin for March 30, 2024, emphasizes the use of cookies for analytics, advertising, and site improvement. Users are required to agree to the use of cookies by continuing…