CNN — A Republican senator was moved to speak in deeply personal terms about the importance of mental health care in America. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who is scheduled to take office in January as a ranking member of the influential Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, told CNN’s Pamela Brown, “Every one … Read more
CNN — The flu resurfaced in the United States after Thanksgiving, bringing the most severe week yet in a season that hit the county earlier. More than a third of all hospitalizations and deaths from the flu so far this season have been reported in the past week alone, and cases have risen almost as … Read more
Sydney, Australia CNN — Prosecutors in Australia have ended a high-profile legal action against a former government employee accused of raping a colleague inside Parliament House, saying a new trial would pose a “significant and unacceptable risk” to the woman’s life. Australian Capital Territory (ACT) director of public prosecution Shane Drumgold told reporters on Friday … Read more
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know needs help, call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. You can also reach a crisis counselor by texting crisis text line at 741741. CNN — Current students and an advocacy group are suing Yale University and its governing body, alleging “systemic discrimination against students with mental health … Read more
CNN — The US Department of Agriculture is awarding $53 million in grants to bolster outreach efforts, improve technology, and improve the shopping experience for families receiving the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as like WIC. The funding, which comes from the American Bailout Act of 2021is intended to help … Read more
Publisher’s note: Subscribe to CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you settle into a healthy routine, backed by experts.. CNN — Physical Activity Guidelines for older adults, emphasize getting at least two days of strength training and 2½ hours of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic physical activity each week. However, many people downplay … Read more
CNN — An overwhelming majority of people in the United States think the country is experiencing a mental health crisis, according to a new CNN poll in partnership with the Kaiser Family Foundation. Nine in 10 adults said they believe there is a mental health crisis in the US today. When asked to rate the … Read more
CNN — Groceries cost 13.5% more than they did a year ago. Almost 25 million adults live in households where there is not always enough to eat. About 40% of food banks saw increased demand this summer. at a time when the food affordability is in the spotlight, the Biden administration is hosting a White … Read more