October 18, 2023 Suicide prevention program at Nebraska children's hospital emphasizes encouraging, 'life-saving' notes A program at Children's Nebraska, a hospital in Omaha, has had resounding success in keeping teenage suicide survivors from re-attempting to end their lives.
October 6, 2023 Yelling at kids could cause long-term harm to their psyches, says new study: ‘A hidden problem’ Parents or caregivers who yell at their kids could create negative effects on kids’ mental and physical health, a new study suggests. Experts weigh in on the dangers of childhood verbal abuse.
September 30, 2023 Suicide prevention month: How to overcome suicidal thoughts or assist someone else Suicide rates have increased, making it important to know the warning signs and provide support for those who may be mentally struggling. If you're struggling yourself, here's what to do.
September 30, 2023 Fishing and its health benefits: The more men go fishing, the better their mental health, study finds A recent study showed that men who enjoy fishing as a hobby may have a lower risk of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and other mental health conditions.
September 27, 2023 Air travel is more stressful than going to the dentist, many Americans say Many Americans consider air travel to be more stressful than going to the dentist, a survey from travel website Expedia found. The company offered money-saving tips and more.
September 26, 2023 Young woman is talked out of suicide by a passerby, an off-duty paramedic: 'Are you OK?' A young woman — a mom of two kids — was about to commit suicide when a bystander asked if she was OK. The young woman was talked off the bridge and expressed gratitude for the act of kindness.
September 24, 2023 Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, says new study: 'Important' findings New research reveals that people with a history of depression are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Joe Whittington weighed in on the findings.
September 24, 2023 Men's heart disease risk doubles with these types of job strain, says new study Men who experience job strain — and who put in high effort for little reward — have twice the risk of heart disease compared to those who do not have those stressors, per a new study.
September 23, 2023 Type 2 diabetes a much greater risk for 'night owls' than for early birds, a 'startling' new study finds A new study revealed that night owls are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to early birds. Dr. Joe Whittington, an emergency medicine doctor, discussed the findings.
September 23, 2023 What is ayahuasca? Pastor of ayahuasca-based church reveals the history and truth behind the drug Ayahuasca is an Amazonian plant medicine that has a unique effect that some people call spiritual. Pastor Derek Januszewski of Pachamama Sanctuary in Maine shared more detail.