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Frustrated family members and others have been pushing for law changes in New York and other states that would allow the release of mental health records of long-dead ancestors, Read MoreContinue Reading

Reuters There are now almost 750 suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo The public health risk from the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been raised from “high” to “very high” by the World Health Organization (WHO). In an update on Friday, WHOContinue Reading

Results of a new study show that patients with major depressive order who have not been helped by antidepressants could benefit from nitrous oxide., Read MoreContinue Reading

Excessive social media ‘negatively impacts wellbeing’ 17 hours ago Ellie Cleverley South of England Getty Images Excess social media use has been linked to lowering wellbeing of young people. We all know the feeling of doom-scrolling, the mindless numbing of the brain. But did you know it’s actually impacting ourContinue Reading

A tent used for Ebola treatment in eastern Congo has been set on fire for the second time this week, Read MoreContinue Reading

Facility dogs are bringing moments of comfort and joy to children’s hospitals, offering far more than a friendly face. Unlike volunteer therapy dogs, these specially trained, full-time working dogs can enter sensitive areas and support patients throughout their hospital experience. Experts say the use of facility dogs is growing atContinue Reading

From decades to years – AI could speed search for brain drugs hiding in plain sight 8 hours ago Zoe Kleinman, technology editor and Philippa Wain BBC Steven Barrett OBE is taking part in research with the UK Dementia Institute to try and improve outcomes for those living with MNDContinue Reading

Covid vaccinations were related to the deaths of at least 10 children between 2021 and 2024, an official with the Food and Drug Administration said., Read MoreContinue Reading

20 minutes ago James Gallagher Health and science correspondent Getty Images Scientists at Oxford University have developed a new vaccine that could be used within months to help tackle the Ebola emergency. The outbreak, centred on the Democratic Republic of Congo, has reached 750 suspected cases and 177 deaths. TheContinue Reading