Anxiety and Depression in Children
It is natural for children to experience fears, worries, and occasional sadness. However, when these feelings become persistent or extreme, they may indicate underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression. These conditions, often referred to as internalizing disorders because they primarily affect thoughts and emotions, can significantly impact a child’s daily life.
Lee Atwater’s Infamous 1981 Interview on the Southern Strategy
A forty-two-minute interview recording, uncovered by political researcher James Carter IV, sheds new light on a controversial moment in American political history. The recording features the late Republican strategist Lee Atwater discussing the evolution of political messaging within the GOP – mainly how rhetoric around race changed over time. For many progressives frustrated by the seeming lack of accountability for divisive campaign tactics, the recording has become a key piece of evidence – a “smoking gun” – revealing the calculated shift from overt racism to more coded language in political discourse.
Stroke
A stroke, often referred to as a brain attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. When brain cells are deprived of oxygen, they begin to die within minutes, leading to potential long-term disability, brain damage, or even death.
World Health Organization Says Processed Meat Causes Cancer
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, has classified processed meat as a carcinogen, meaning it can cause cancer. Red meat has been labeled a probable carcinogen, meaning it likely increases cancer risk.
Safe Preparation and Storage of Breast Milk
Maintaining the safety and quality of expressed breast milk is essential for the baby’s health. Proper storage and preparation guidelines ensure that its nutritional value remains intact. Factors such as milk volume, room temperature, refrigerator and freezer conditions, and hygiene influence how long breast milk can be stored safely.
Compassion Fatigue
Also known as vicarious traumatization or secondary traumatization, this condition arises from prolonged exposure to individuals suffering from the effects of trauma. It differs from burnout, though both can occur simultaneously. Compassion fatigue may result from a single case or develop over time due to repeated exposure to distressing situations.
IATA Travel Pass Initiative
As countries seek to reopen borders and revive air travel, governments need assurance that the risk of importing COVID-19 is effectively managed. A key component of this strategy is having reliable, verifiable information about passengers' health status. Access to accurate testing and vaccination data ensures travelers meet health requirements without quarantine.
Read the Law
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as "Obamacare," was signed into law on March 23, 2010, marking a significant shift in the U.S. healthcare system. The ACA introduced substantial reforms to private and public insurance programs designed to expand health coverage, improve healthcare quality, and control costs.
Magic Leap: Founder of Secretive Start-Up Unveils Mixed-Reality Goggles
Magic Leap has introduced a mixed-reality headset that it claims will change how people interact with computers and the real world. Unlike virtual reality headsets that fully block out your surroundings, Magic Leap’s device – called Lightwear – looks more like a pair of see-through goggles. Users can wear them like glasses and still see the world around them. These goggles connect to a compact, high-powered computer known as the Lightpack. Together, they can place realistic, interactive 3D characters – like people, robots, or spaceships – right into the real environment you’re in.
More Than Half of U.S. Counties Have No Access or Very Limited Access to Local News
The decline of local newspapers sped up in 2023, with an average of 2.5 closings each week. As a result, over 200 counties now qualify as news deserts, meaning that more than half of all U.S. counties have little to no access to dependable local news and information, according to researchers at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, and Integrated Marketing Communications.