In Oregon and Beyond, Many Kids in Mental Health Crises Come to the ER—And Languish
A few years ago, the Portland-based health policy researcher John McConnell recalls, he started hearing about a problem.…
Long COVID linked to lasting financial hardship and work disruption
While the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be widely studied and debated, the financial toll…
Writer Benjamin Percy Partners with Stephen King for Serialized Novel
‘The End Times’ announcement Courtesy of Bad Hand Books There’s an exchange between Stu Redman and Glen Bateman…
San Francisco hospitality workers skateboard to relieve stress
Balancing on four wheels is so important to them, Garret Marks and Eric Ehler don’t know why people…
Early screening linked to spike in early-stage colon cancer diagnoses
New screening guidelines may save lives: Researchers find major rise in early-stage colorectal cancers among newly eligible 45–49-year-olds.…
Pharma firm defends online-only warning for antibiotic
A Johannesburg man who suffered four tendon raptures has accused Cipla Medpro of deliberately not disclosing adverse events…
Does your morning coffee or tea really boost your mood? Here’s what science says
New research shows your morning cup of caffeine can lift your spirits, but when and how you drink…
How Bureau of Labor Statistics reports influence U.S. economy
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases reports that can shift global markets and influence Federal Reserve interest…
Awash with cash. How the investment world is feeding upon itself
The tremors rumbled across Wall Street again last week, sparking concerns that the much-anticipated correction could be afoot.…
Gut-Brain Disorders Surge After Pandemic
There’s been a striking rise in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional…
New tool developed to distribute vaccines fairly and avoid waste
No one knows exactly how many doses of coronavirus vaccines were discarded during the pandemic. But the numbers…
Eating more ultra-processed food links depression and diabetes
New research reveals that eating more junk food doesn’t just harm your waistline; it could also increase the…