Understanding Fentanyl Addiction: Physical and Mental Health Impacts, Family Support, and Reversibility of Mental Illness

Understanding Fentanyl Addiction: Physical and Mental Health Impacts, Family Support, and Reversibility of Mental Illness

By Esther Claudette Gittens Fentanyl addiction presents a unique and severe set of challenges, with profound effects on both physical and mental health. Introduction Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, has become a focal point in the opioid crisis, causing a dramatic rise in overdose deaths and addiction rates […]

Body Positivity and Inclusivity: A Cultural Analysis

Body Positivity and Inclusivity: A Cultural Analysis

By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Yuri A.  / shutterstock.com  The body positivity and inclusivity movement has emerged as a powerful cultural force, reshaping societal attitudes toward beauty, self-worth, and identity. It promotes acceptance of all body types, challenges historical beauty standards, and fosters self-love and respect for people who don’t conform to conventional ideals. […]

The Impact of Ragweed Pollen: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention Strategies

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Elizaveta Galitckaia / shutterstock.com  Ragweed pollen is one of the most common and potent allergens in North America, responsible for triggering seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever. Ragweed plants release tiny pollen particles into the air during late summer and fall, particularly between August and […]

Diversity and Representation in Beauty and Wellness: Analysis and Cultural Impact

Diversity and Representation in Beauty and Wellness: Analysis and Cultural Impact

By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Prostock-studio / shutterstock.com  The beauty and wellness industries have long been powerful forces in shaping societal perceptions of beauty, identity, and self-worth. However, these industries have historically excluded large segments of the population, particularly people of color, different body types, and marginalized communities. In recent years, a significant shift […]

Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan

Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan

By, THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: PhotoRedHeart / Shutterstock.com A scratchy, sore throat, a relentless fever, a pounding head and a nasty cough – these symptoms all scream upper respiratory illness. But which one? Many of the viruses that cause upper respiratory infections such as influenza A or B and the virus that causes COVID-19 all employ similar tactics. They […]

First Day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Insurance Coverage of Breast Cancer Screening and Imaging

First Day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Insurance Coverage of Breast Cancer Screening and Imaging

By governor.ny.gov | Editorial credit: AYO Production / Shutterstock.com  On the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to expand insurance coverage of breast cancer screening and imaging to include procedures as recommended by nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines for the detection of breast cancer. “Every woman in New […]

Entrepreneurship in Beauty and Wellness: Analysis and Cultural Impact

Entrepreneurship in Beauty and Wellness: Analysis and Cultural Impact

By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: AnnaStills / shutterstock.com The beauty and wellness industries have seen a significant rise in entrepreneurship over the past decade, driven by a global shift toward self-care, mental well-being, and the pursuit of holistic health. Entrepreneurs entering these industries are not only responding to consumer demands for innovative products and […]

Beauty Industry Trends and Innovations: Analysis and Cultural Impact

Beauty Industry Trends and Innovations: Analysis and Cultural Impact

By Pearl Phillip| Editorial credit: columbo.photog /shutterstock.com  The beauty industry, one of the largest and most dynamic sectors globally, is constantly evolving, driven by innovations and shifts in consumer behavior. From the rise of clean beauty to the increasing demand for transparency, sustainability, and ethical practices, the beauty landscape is transforming in response to the […]

Attorney General James Secures More Than $7.6 Million from Health Insurer for Using Banned Medicaid Provider

Attorney General James Secures More Than $7.6 Million from Health Insurer for Using Banned Medicaid Provider

Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com Fidelis Contracted with Social Worker Ward Halverson Despite His Criminal Conviction, License Suspension, and Ban from the Medicaid Program NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with Fidelis Care (Fidelis) for causing vulnerable Medicaid patients in Central New York to receive treatment at a company […]

Medicaid, Health Equity Gaps and New York’s Response

Medicaid, Health Equity Gaps and New York’s Response

By Linda Nwoke | Editorial Credit: Tetiana / Shutterstock.com As part of the healthcare reform, the United States government expanded the Medicaid program, providing healthcare access for millions of low-income Americans with limited or no coverage.  However, a notable shift described as a ‘great unwinding’ is unfolding within the program, evidenced in the gradual reduction […]

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