Syphilis cases have soared to their highest level in more than seven decades, according to disturbing new data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A staggering 207,000 syphilis cases were reported in the US in 2022 — an 80% increase since 2018. “The syphilis crisis in our country is unacceptable,” Health and … Read more
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A Colorado mother and parental rights advocate was horrified by the responses she received when she posed as a 9-year-old to text a state crisis line promoted in … Read more
Looking for some sweet relief? Well, suck on this. The lightning strike of a panic attack can be terrifyingly mind-blowing. The shortness of breath, racing heart, dizziness and body tremors caused by a sudden wave of intense anxiety, fear and worry can last up to an hour, rendering victims virtually helpless. However, one suffering sweetie’s deliciously sharp … Read more
Ella’s bed is open for business. With her waiting arms open wide, the single mom from Washington Heights gives warm, comforting hugs on a daily basis. She loves snuggling, no matter the position — be it standing up, sitting down or spooning on her plushy queen-sized mattress. But the folks she holds the most aren’t … Read more
Dozens of states are suing Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of contributing to a youth mental health crisis through the addictive nature of their social media platforms. In a complaint filed in the Oakland, Calif., federal court, 33 states said Meta, which also operates Facebook has repeatedly misled the public about the substantial dangers of its platforms and knowingly … Read more
Tori Kelly is ready to take control. In late July, it was quite the opposite when the 30-year-old world-renowned singer went through a life-changing experience that left her very much out of control. While out having dinner with friends, Kelly felt her heart begin to race. She later lost consciousness and fainted at the table. … Read more
The Big Apple’s ongoing migrant crisis appears to be no big deal for some of the ladies at “The View.” Joy Behar, 80, Ana Navarro, 51, and Sunny Hostin, 54, were hit with backlash for downplaying Mayor Eric Adams’ claims that the crisis could “destroy” the city. On Friday’s edition of the talk show, Behar … Read more
Experts warn that the United States may be following Japan’s worrying population decline after the Asian nation-state released new shocking data. Japan’s National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) recently revealed that a third of 18-year-old women may never have children. The island country recorded a population of 126.15 million in 2020 but … Read more
Pass on the fast food. New research shows a connection between consumption of highly processed food, and “elevated” mental duress happening later in life, according to a paper from the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study. “Participants with the highest intake of ultra-processed food had increased odds of elevated psychological distress,” the study authors wrote. The research … Read more
Loneliness has emerged as a significant health threat. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared in May that our “epidemic of loneliness and isolation has been an underappreciated public health crisis.” And new research finds that the number and frequency of social contacts in healthy older adults is linked to brain volume. People with the fewest … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS – It’s a struggle many in the East African community suffer through silently. Opioid addiction is impacting young and old, and now a documentary – “The Forgotten Ones” – is being released in order to break down stigmas and encourage support. Abdirahman Warsame is the film’s producer. “Through the storytelling you know, people will … Read more
Too many young women avoid reporting their mental health issues due to fear they’ll be told they’re being “dramatic.” Source link #period #Young #women #crisis
Construction workers have one of the highest suicide rates compared to all other professions — but a new international initiative hopes to combat the crisis devastating this segment of the blue-collar population. Male construction workers are about four times more likely than the general population to end their own lives, according to the Centers for … Read more
Before Madonna was vogueing across the world, she was a 19-year-old dance student at the University of Michigan. For the first time, her ballet classmate and fling Peter Kentes, now 72, is sharing his story about his relationship with the “flirty” global icon — which even included a naked shower together. He is also revealing … Read more
A source close to Jamie Foxx claimed Wednesday that the actor is “still not himself” after suffering a mysterious illness in April that landed him in the hospital. “He is getting the best care and working hard to recover right now, but he is still not himself,” the unidentified source told People. “He has the … Read more
Dismal numbers released Tuesday by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicate 15 percent of America’s children aged five to 17 recently received treatment for mental health conditions in 2021, raising concerns about the depth of the country’s ever-expanding mental health crisis. Adolescents showed the worst numbers in the data brief, with 18.9% of children … Read more
Social media continues to drive up depression and anxiety among teens, the surgeon general warns. Up to 95% of teens and 40% of children between the ages of 8 to 12 are on social media. And those spending more than three hours per day face double the risk for poor mental health as well as … Read more
Jamie Foxx is allegedly continuing physical medical treatment in Chicago after being hospitalized in Atlanta for an unknown “medical complication.” Foxx’s daughters, Corinne and Anelise — plus the latter’s mom, Kristin Grannis — were all in the Windy City over the weekend to spend time with the 55-year-old entertainer, TMZ reported on Monday. Anelise was spotted outside of a physical … Read more
The Italian government convened a crisis commission last week to address pasta prices that have soared twice the rate of the country’s inflation. Adolfo Urso, who serves as Italy’s industry minister, conducted the crisis talks as the price of pasta has skyrocketed 17.5% over the past year through March, according to Italian outlet La Repubblica. The rate of … Read more
Disney is facing a looming crisis over its multi-million dollar star Jonathan Majors after he was charged with assaulting his girlfriend. The movie giant has the worldwide premiere of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” on Thursday when stars including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Vin Diesel and Karen Gillan will tread the red carpet … Read more