Wednesday 7 September 2022

Missouri School District’s Embrace of Paddling Bucks Trends

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Corporal punishment has been condemned for decades by organizations focused on children’s health, but some school districts still use it.



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New Book Brings Information, Hope, to People with Mental Illness

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A new book -- You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health – With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real Individuals and Families -- by Ken Duckworth, MD, challenges the stigma that surrounds mental illness and educates the public about what it feels like to have mental health challenges.



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Blood Test Shows Promise for Quick Diagnosis of ALS

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New research suggests patients suspected of ALS may soon be able to get a diagnosis much more quickly, not wasting their precious time.



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‘It’s Becoming Too Expensive to Live’: Older Adults Try to Cope With Limited Budgets

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Three women explain how life’s surprises can catapult their efforts to carefully manage limited budgets and lead to financial distress.



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What Will the Inflation Reduction Act Do for Your Healthcare?

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For many Americans, the IRA could meaningfully improve their ability to afford the care they need. Here's a breakdown of what the bill does for Medicare beneficiaries, adults who purchase private insurance coverage, and Medicaid enrollees.



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