Now that thehabe has thrown down the gauntlet , impugning my poetic skills, I feel it necessary to defend my honor. (It's a guy thing.) Her little, houti touti Sunny Poem for a Winter’s Day is nothing compared to my real life poetic expressions.
Mental health professionals should consider cognitive ability of patients in prevention and treatment planning Researchers have hypothesized that people with lower IQs may have a higher risk of adult mental disorders, but few studies have looked at the relationship between low childhood IQ and psychiatric disorders later in life. In a new, long-term study covering more than three decades, research
Critical illness insurance is an insurance product; the insurer agrees to pay a lump sum cash payment if the policy holder is diagnosed with one of the critical illnesses listed in the insurance policy. The policy may also include a system in which they pay out regular income and the payout may also be on [...]
Despite being in the middle of serving a three year sentence for weapons possession [click to read], Mobb Deep's Prodigy has continued to make headlines. In addition to blogging for several media outlets, P has been sounding off on everything from his disdain of Jay-Z [click to read] to his thoughts on politics. While speaking exclusively with RealRapnewz Prodigy's friend and frequent collaborator
Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) is spreading at an alarming rate in almost all districts of Mara Region, thus threatening the major food crop that is widely grown in the lake zone, researchers have warned.Researchers from Ukiruguru Institute have now recommended alternative food crops such as millet and lentils to be grown in all districts of the region without delay, warning that there will b
WASHINGTON (CNN) — An extensive federal report released Monday concludes that roughly one in four of the 697,000 U.S. veterans of the 1990-91 Gulf War suffer from Gulf War illness.
A U.S. soldier wears protection against chemical weapons during the Gulf War in a February 1991 photo.
That illness is a condition now identified as the likely [...]
The big bullies of the world may have more than a muscle advantage over the 90-pound weaklings. Research now suggests they have stronger immune systems, too.The reason may have to do with an evolutionary process in which hunters and warriors needed greater protection from disease, researchers report in the August issue of Psychosomatic Medicine.In a study of more than 4,400 men who had served in t
A former shipyard worker has received £70,000 following a compensation claim after he was diagnosed with asbestos related cancer mesothelioma.
The compensation was awarded after he was exposed to asbestos while working as a lagger within the Shipyard based in the North East of England.
Mesothelioma is a fatal cancer of the lining of the lung. There is [...]
Lord Jesus, you came into the world to heal our infirmities and to endure our sufferings. You went about healing all and bringing comfort to those in pain and need. We come before you now in this time of illness asking that you may be the source of our strength in body, courage in spirit and patience in pain. May we join ourselves more closely to you on the cross and in your suffering that through
A mother who suffers with serious mental conditions such as schizophrenia has an increased risk of having a stillborn baby or seeing their child die within its first month, according to a new study.
The research was carried out at the University of Manchester and looked at data from around one and half million births in [...]
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I wanted to know: How do you handle disclosing chronic illness, in the workplace and I guess, in your personal life as well. How much is too much and what is the responsible information an employer deserves to know?I’ve lived with chronic illness for almost 30 years and I still find that disclosure isn’t simple. Let’s be clear. Disclosure means talking about something for the first time
Do you get panic attacks every time you are in a chaotic situation? Do you have an obsession to do something repeatedly, like pulling out strands of hair while concentrating on work? Both of these, quite often ignored by most of people, are mild forms of mental illness - which is set to become the [...]
No fear! Taylor Momsen (Jenny Humphrey) returned to the Gossip Girl set Friday after a life-threatening illness.
And Gossip Girl co-stars Kelly Rutherford (Lily) and Jessica Szohr (Vanessa) say the actress is doing much better, according to Us Weekly.
Before she returned, a Jenny double was seen on the set.
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One of the comments left on yesterday’s post got me thinking about my attitude to ‘talking about illness’. Unlike some people who seem happy to chat away about every ailment they have (and even some they don’t have), I very rarely have a conversation about mine.
Yes, it gets mentioned at times because it HAS to get mentioned - I have to explain why I can’t do something or why I do have
One in five Australians aged 16-85 years had a mental disorder in 2007, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Anxiety disorders - such as panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder - were the most common, affecting 14 per cent of people. Affective disorders - such as depression - affected 6 per cent, while substance use disorders affected 5 per cent. The
FAR from being hapless eccentrics, the majority of people who stalk royalty have a serious psychotic disorder. The discovery has been key to reducing the risk of attacks on the British royal family, and British and European politicians.
Paul Mullen, a forensic psychiatrist at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and his colleagues looked at records held by the Metropolitan Police in London
Conversation that took place inside an office located in Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital:
House: Ok so what do we have here?
13: Obesity (#34, #50, #13), laziness (#34, #13), self-obsessivness (#3, #11, #4, #50), history of dementia (LB)…
House: Did i ask you to read the board or give me the diagnosis?
Taub: It could be cancer (#3).
House: Nope, the [...]
Conversation that took place inside an office located in Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital:
House: Ok so what do we have here?
13: Obesity (#34, #50, #13), laziness (#34, #13), self-obsessivness (#3, #11, #4, #50), history of dementia (LB)…
House: Did i ask you to read the board or give me the diagnosis?
Taub: It could be cancer (#3).
House: Nope, the [...]
Are you feeling concerned about the health of your cat? Even if your kitty seems to be relatively healthy, recognizing poor health or early signs of illness is important in order to make certain your cat is as healthy as possible. By looking for a few signs and symptoms of illness, you will be more likely to catch the illness early enough to treat it effectively. Appetite A healthy cat should have
As we mentioned in previous article, critical illness insurance is a type of insurance which will pay a lump tax free benefit to the insured if he is diagnosis of one of the critical illnesses covered by the policy. The benefit is intended to help insured persons maintain their quality of life and financial independence [...]
I have read a lot about the importance of exercise while living with a chronic illness. The amount of exercise you can do depends on your mobility. It can be very hard to exercise when you are in pain. Yoga has helped a lot of people with chronic illness get the proper kind of exercise. [...]
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With 75% of all prisoners in state and federal prisons showing significant symptoms of mental illness, it's not surprising that youths are not immune. The sad part is that the younger the prisoner, the more damaging will be the experience of prison, the more likely they will re-offend on release, and the more likely they'll be back in prison.
At least some states are beginni
It is a proven fact that prayer can help you sail through tough times. Reaching out to God (even if it is via the web) may help you cope with illness.
A study conducted on an online breast cancer support group, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found association between how optimistic patients felt and how often [...]
Janet Jackson has postponed three more concerts on her Rock Witchu tour as she continues to battle a mysterious illness, which was initially diagnosed as “vertigo”.
The pop superstar had to cancel a show in Greensboro, North Carolina on Saturday. She also pulled out of Sunday’s gig in Atlanta, Georgia and Monday’s show in Fort Lauderdale, [...]
Bacteria and Foodborne Illness.
Foodborne illnesses result from eating foods or drinking beverages that are contaminated with bacteria, parasites, or viruses. It may also be caused by food contaminated with harmful chemicals during harvesting or processing.
Some people are at greater risk for bacterial infection than others. Young children, older adults, and pregnant women and their fetuses are
Janet Jackson was all set for her concert on Monday but became ill and had to be rushed to hospital. She had fallen ill just before the concert was due to start.
The singer had to cancel the concert which was due to take place in Montreal on Monday. A statement made by W&W Public Relations, [...]
Exercising is something I find very painful. I end up in more pain then I started out with. I wish there was some kind of exercise I could do that would help with the pain levels and help with the horrible affects of the fatigue. Lately, my fatigue has been so bad. I just don’t [...]
This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Mind-Body HealingYears ago now, I was struck down by a mysterious illness. I was tired all the time but couldn’t sleep, eating more but losing weight, couldn’t concentrate, and found loud noises and bright lights painful.
I was living in Australia at the time, which [...]
"Service Nova Scotia now requires people renewing their licences to indicate on an application form if they’ve had a 'psychiatric or psychological condition'". If the answer to that question is yes, Nova Scotians' are required to provide more in depth information including medical information that is usually kept in strict confidentiality. This medical information is reviewed by provincial gov
A source connected to the Kentucky Department of Education told KSN&C this afternoon that the strange viral illness which befell Education Commissioner Jon Draud is related to a stroke.No details are available at this time, but KDE is expected to comment soon.The Commissioner is said to be in improved spirits owing to a positive prognosis.
(FRANKFORT, Ky.) – Kentucky Education Commissioner Jon E. Draud is recuperating at home in Edgewood after a bout with a virus that affected his central nervous system.After a fall at home, Draud experienced leg pain and difficulty walking. Doctors diagnosed a rare but treatable viral condition that requires drug intervention and physical therapy.“I’ve always enjoyed good health, and although
Clean air is a prime precondition of our shape. However, most of the people in United States and other urban countries bear from exposure too many air pollutants that put our fitness at stake. Air pollution affects our wellbeing in different behavior from plain to grave harms. For example, particulate matter in the air decreases life expectancy according to many researchers; Pollutants such as ozo
90210 star Jennie Garth is talking for the first time about her daughter’s fight with Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis .
Jennie said, “I had a sick daughter and then my father passed away, so there was a six month period in my life when I didn’t think about my looks or my weight or my body or [...]
Pakistan's next likely leader claimed mental illnessMinneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 22 hours agoBy JANE PERLEZ, New York Times ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - Asif Ali Zardari, who is favored to win the Pakistani presidency in elections next week, filed medical ...Switzerland Frees $60 Million in Zardari’s Assets New York TimesBhutto's widower has mental-illness history, records say Seattle TimesPakistan p
Advances in medicine and increased life expectancy have diluted the importance of life insurance, according to a leading South African surgeon. Dr. Marius Barnard asserted that these days critical illness insurance is a wiser investment due to its practical benefits. Dr. Barnard, who created the first critical illness cover in 1983, said: ‘If you die at 30, life insurance was more important, bu
A conference on Food-Borne Illness Litigation is being hosted by the American Conference Institute on December 4-5, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona.According to the CDC, there are an estimated 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths a year caused by food-borne illnesses, and related litigation has risen significantly in recent years.The conference aims to offer “advanced strategies for assessing, man
A conference on Food-Borne Illness Litigation is being hosted by the American Conference Institute on December 4-5, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona.According to the CDC, there are an estimated 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths a year caused by food-borne illnesses, and related litigation has risen significantly in recent years.The conference aims to offer “advanced strategies for assessing, man
ANNE MCILROY SCIENCE REPORTER The patients are sitting still, their eyes closed, meditating, on the floor of a group therapy room at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. It is the fifth week of an eight-week training course in mindfulness meditation for people recovering from depression. Their goal is to treat any troubling thoughts or emotions with the same detachment with which
It’s been over two months since I posted to this blog. Not because of laziness or lack of motivation, but because I have come down with an illness. It’s called Thyroid, and it is thoroughly unpleasant.
Not that blogging is the cause of this illness, but theoretically stress could be a contributing factor. I had not [...]
It’s been over two months since I posted to this blog. Not because of laziness or lack of motivation, but because I have come down with an illness. It’s called Thyroid, and it is thoroughly unpleasant.
Not that blogging is the cause of this illness, but theoretically stress could be a contributing factor. I had not [...]
First off, I’ve updated my chart and there’s a new number one! Please visit and drop a comment. However, here’s a couple of tracks that have got my attention the last couple of days. The first one is “Free Your Mind” by Roman Salzger Pres. New Kid On The Block. Dunno what that means really [...]
Saw this on Lukather's site: Steve Lukather has been ordered by a physician to rest his voice do to a diagnosis of strep throat. Do to this illness we regretfully must cancel the following (3) US show dates and all...
Critical illness insurance might be required someday, so is planning for this and taking the step of taking out critical illness insurance cover really strange?Providing financial peace of mind for your family by taking out protection for a mere few dollars each week, does not seem as important to most of us as having that luxury cup of coffee every day during lunch. So, what are the fundamental c
People suffering from mental illness are banned from entering China, according to a report on the Stuff website (7 August 2008). In New Zealand, the Foundation for Mental Health has urged the Chinese government to change their policy. The Foundation's chief executive, Judi Clements, comments: "The Olympic spirit is all about taking part. It is a cruel blow for sportspeople and spectators to be exc
Peter said, "Explain the parable to us." "Are you still so dull?" Jesus asked them. "Don't you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man 'unclean.' For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what
Author: MIKE SELVONGender identity disorder refers to individuals who are living as one gender but were born another biological sex and most often are having problems dealing with their situation. Psychiatrists use this term to explain the disorders that are related to issues of transgender identity and transsexuals. This classification is also used to refer to people who call themselves transsexu
A new report published today by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Mental Health, with support from the Royal College of Psychiatrists has shown that one in five Members of Parliament (MPs) surveyed has experience of a mental health problem but fears disclosing this because of the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health issues. An anonymous questionnaire completed by 94 MPs, 100
Critical illness insurance has become one of the most rapidly growing forms of insurance available today. According to tiscali.money, critical illness insurance may have over 1 million of policies sold in the UK in the year 2002. This type of insurance was developed as medical improvements enabled people to survive a critical illness that could not have been treated long ago.
Paziente femmina, 47 anni, buona salute, fumatrice. Nulla di rilevante in anamnesi. Si presenta in ambulatorio come paziente del dott.****, con il proposito di cambiare curante in vostro favore. A questo punto pensate:A) Grazie a dio qualcosa si muove; caspita passo da 36 a 37 mutuati in due anni e mezzo. Dovrò festeggiare.B) Di solito chi cambia medico è un grande rompipalle.C) Di solito chi ca
(HealthDay News) -- As the mercury continues to rise, people of all ages should take precautions to ward off heat-related illness while exercising, playing or taking part in any kind of physical...
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We have just received a listing under the Well being and prevention of illness on the Pembrokeshire Directory which is Run by a Nicola Dean, who is a fully qualified accredited Mickel Therapist. she offers home visits for the bed bound patient and also attends three clinics which you may attend these are at Tenby Natural Health Centre on Mondays 10- 4pm, Simplybalance at Narberth on Fridays 1 - 4p
A series of reports/essays by The American Prospect on various aspects of mental health, including politics, stigma, the medias interpretation of mental illness, the criminalization of mental illness and a whole lot more
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Rehab singer Amy Winehouse has tested negative for the deadly disease tuberculosis, with doctors indicating the star is suffering from a bad chest infection. Winehouse was admitted into a private clinic in Marylebone, London, on Monday after she collapsed in her home. It had been reported the star may have contracted the infectious [...]
It is a sad fact that even if we live a healthy lifestyle, as we get older we are more prone to sickness; although critical illness insurance can worry some people, this type of cover can provide peace of mind should your health fail at some point. Providing financial peace of mind for your [...]
DSM-IV-TR: Mental Illness/Disorder is defined as a clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern associated with distress or disability......with increased risk of death, pain, disability and is not a reasonable (expectable) response to a particular situation (APA 2000). On the other hand Mental Health is defined as a state of successful performance of mental function,
No one likes to suffer from a critical illness or disease but if it is deemed to happen, you and your family might have to go through a lot of mental and financial problems and that can have quite a devastating effect. It might mess up your financial security and all your future planning. Just [...]
People undergoing serious problems due to their illness now don’t have to lose heart and feel low. There are a variety of critical illness recovery plans that offers complete and flexible Critical Illness Insurance. These plans come with a wide range of benefits and valuable assistance services that will help you and your family meet [...]
Considering health plans at a young age isn’t easy especially when you’re healthy but that does not mean you will not require protection at some point; arranging a critical illness insurance policy requires some serious consideration. This is a case of providing the essentials of living in today’s world for your loved ones in [...]
It is a sad fact that even if we live a healthy lifestyle, as we get older we are more prone to sickness; which is why it is essential critical illness insurance cover be considered from a young age. After all, you are providing for the financial needs of your family in the future [...]
Fear of Illness and Disease
The Hypochondriac’s Oath
The Fear of Illness and Disease may as well have been dubbed the Hypochondriac’s oath, as all Hypochondriac’s live by it and most who have this fear may be Hypochondriacs. This fear is very closely related to two other great fears; The Fear of Death - The Universal Fear [...]
Self-diagnosis, -treatment, and -monitoring is widespread due to the expansion of healthcare and the surplus of medical information available via television, radio, magazines, and the internet. While relying on introspection to develop awareness of your body and emotions is an important skill, self-treatment with over-the-counter (OTC) remedies without the expertise or guidance of a trained [...]
Lots of elders now have been enclosed with critical illness insurance, but what regarding the kids?
If you were unfortunate enough for your kid to build up a serious sickness it is very probable that you would require sizeable time off work and almost certainly a huge [...]
Planning for poor health in the future is hard to do especially when you are healthy but that is the purpose of insurance cover; critical illness insurance might be required someday so is planning for this really strange? This is a case of providing the essentials of living in today’s world for your loved [...]
Surely planning for any eventuality regarding your health is a wise decision; critical illness insurance is something that we all need to make provision for. Providing financial peace of mind for your family by taking out protection for a mere few dollars each week, does not seem as important to most of us as [...]
When you are young fit and healthy, it is hard to plan for the day when that might not be the situation; critical illness insurance might be required someday so is planning for this really strange? This is a case of providing the essentials of living in today’s world for your loved ones in [...]
For the last several months I've run a gauntlet of symptoms ranging from headaches to neck pain, sinus pressure to back pain, and everything in between. Other than these isolated issues, surprisingly, I feel fine. I have plenty of energy, and it's not like I'm having night sweats, fever, or uncontrollable Tourrette's. In fact, the strangest part is that most of these symptoms have come on in sort
A major year-long study into the cost of meeting the mental health needs of the nation over the next two decades is published today by the King's Fund. Paying the Price suggests that significant investment in evidence-based services could help thousands back to productive work. The report reveals that mental illness in England cost £50 billion in 2007. Almost half, £22.5 billion, repr
In this third and last video of this three part series, Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt explains the fourth and fifth levels of The Five Levels of Healing.
The Five Levels of Healing are based on a healing model developed some 12,000 years ago. It has been the influence for Tibetan medicine, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), as well as Ayurvedic medicine. At its core, the model simply states that you a
In this second video of a three part series, Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt explains the third level of The Five Levels of Healing.
The Five Levels of Healing are based on a healing model developed some 12,000 years ago. It has been the influence for Tibetan medicine, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), as well as Ayurvedic medicine. At its core, the model simply states that you are not just your physic
It is a sad fact that many of us will know someone who has suffered from a critical illness. Despite medical advances, critical illness is still all too common. Critical illness conditions include such things as cancer, heart attacks, strokes, multiple sclerosis, leukaemia, and total permanent disability.
Being diagnosed with a critical illness doesn't only spell emotional and physical turmoil.
As a nation of homeowners, we are particularly vulnerable to the effects that accident, sickness, or unemployment could have on our ability to meet our monthly mortgage repayments.
In view of this, it is quite alarming to note that of the 11 million mortgage borrowers in the UK, only 20% currently have any form of independent insurance to protect their mortgage repayments in the event of
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By Lisa CopenIf you live with a chronic illness or chronic pain, the odds are that you have at least tried a support group once since your diagnosis. Did the situation go something like this? You feel exhausted and not very motivated to attend the meeting but you decided to go anyway. Find the meeting place, a parking spot and the right room leaves you wiped out. At last you locate a hard, sticky
Who called me chicken?Photo by: mselderhuisArthur Neville Chamberlain was 68 years old when he became Prime Minister of Britain in 1937. Like many who had lived through the horrific years of the Great War, Chamberlain would do anything to avoid going to war again which explains why he bent over backwards for Hitler and took it up the wazoo. In...
Who called me chicken?Photo by: mselderhuisArthur Neville Chamberlain was 68 years old when he became Prime Minister of Britain in 1937. Like many who had lived through the horrific years of the Great War, Chamberlain would do anything to avoid going to war again which explains why he bent over backwards for Hitler and took it up the wazoo. In...
Herbal remedies are an increasingly popular choice today as people often make self-medication based on catalogs, internet sites and visits to health food stores. Sales of herbal remedies in chemists, health stores and supermarkets have doubled in a decade. But using herbal home remedies can be a gamble and even a risk. People taking prescription medications should talk to their doctors before taki
RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: Jewish Ethical, Spiritual and Personal Considerations with Illness, Dying and Death A friend asks: I have a question. Technology can make the experience of age differentdepending on your income level. Is that new? How would the Rambam have practiced medicine now?Another answered but didn't expound on the Rambam nor on Je
By Lisa CopenWhen the diagnosis of an illness arrives, it's very common for everyone, including your doctor, to recommend a support group. Studies have shown that support groups are in fact very beneficial and can impact how well a person copes with his or her illness. However, it's not uncommon for people with illness to have no desire to attend a support group. Just as with any kind of group, th
In this first video of a three part series, Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt explains the first two levels of The Five Levels of Healing.
The Five Levels of Healing are based on a healing model developed some 12,000 years ago. It has been the influence for Tibetan medicine, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), as well as Ayurvedic medicine. At its core, the model simply states that you are not just your ph
Several type of insurance can be seen as a peril.
You give a monthly or annual premium to an insurance organization for a fixed sum of cover, efficiently transitory the menace to the insurance corporation. As long as you disburse the premiums you will carry on to be covered, for any reason.
while it brings to [...]
Nowadays, critical illness policies may provide cover for blindness in contrast to terminal illness policies. Should you become blind after accident or contract heart attack, your critical illness insurance may provide you with a tax free lump sum. This could help you settle your existing debts; assure living expenses as well as coping with [...]
These days many different policies for the benefits of an individual have entered into the market. The majority life insurance organizations contain a large variety of policies. It is very important that the individual asks for his favorable type of policy. Mostly in the beginning the insurance companies offer life insurance, health and wealth [...]
It is a depressing truth that due to our unhealthy and fast life people are giving invitation to several diseases and sickness which may even leads to death. Insurance plays an extremely vital role these days to help the people. According to a research the number of people going for an insurance policy is [...]
CNS Spectr. 2008;13(5):415-422Duration of Untreated Illness as a Predictor of Treatment Response and Clinical Course in Generalized Anxiety Disorder Altamura AC, Dell'Osso B, D'Urso N, Russo M, Fumagalli S, Mundo E. Department of Psychiatry, University of Milan, Italy; Introduction: The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of the duration of untreated illness (DUI)-defined as t
Planning for bad events is a sensible thing to do in especially when it comes to health; which makes preparing for this by arranging a critical illness insurance policy all the more important. This is a case of providing the essentials of living in today’s world for your loved ones in the event of your [...]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday. More... Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday.ADVERTISEMENTA teen who has been depressed at some point in the past year is more than twice as likely to have used marijuana as teens who have not reported being depressed — 25 percent compared with 12 percent, said the rep
A new report being released by the US government warns of the hazards teenagers can face:
WASHINGTON - Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday.
A teen who has been depressed at some point in the past year is more than twice as likely to have used marijuana as
Major mental disorders cost the United States at least $193 billion annually in lost earnings alone, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). "Lost earning potential, costs associated with treating coexisting conditions, Social Security payments, homelessness and incarceration are just some of the indirect costs associated with mental illnesses that have been difficult to quantify," said NIMH Director Thomas R. Insel, M.D. "This study shows us that just one source of these indirect costs is staggeringly high." Direct costs associated with mental disorders like medication, clinic visits, and hospitalization, are relatively easy to quantify, but they reveal only a small portion of the economic burden these illnesses pl
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children age 10 and younger are more likely than older kids and adults to be sickened by swimming in bacteria-contaminated water, researchers from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.
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