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NC lawmakers hand management of state’s mental health care system to DHHS secretary and hope for better results

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NC lawmakers hand management of state's mental health care system to DHHS secretary and hope for better results

By Taylor Knopf North Carolina’s six local behavioral health management companies known as LME-MCO will soon undertake some significant restructuring. Over the years, patients, their families and mental health advocates have filed repeated complaints about the lack of services some LME-MCOs provide and about the difficulties people experience in navigating the mental health system. State … Read more

I tried the mono diet, the results changed me

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Jordan Biesinger did the mono diet

Have you ever found yourself constantly overthinking your food choices, worrying about how to avoid unhealthy choices, and feeling out of control over your eating habits? If so, you’re not alone. Me too. I recently embarked on a five-day experiment with the so-called “mono diet” and it completely changed my perspective on food and eating. … Read more

Ketamines defeat depression: Clinical trial results

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Psychedelic Depression Mental Health Boost Art Concept

A double-blind trial has shown promising results for a low-cost version of ketamine in treating severe depression, with more than 20% of participants experiencing complete remission of symptoms after a month of two-week injections. once. A recent trial found that a low-cost version of ketamine was effective in treating severe depression, with more than 20% … Read more

New drug to treat IBD and ulcerative colitis approved by FDA: Amazing results

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New drug to treat IBD and ulcerative colitis approved by FDA: Amazing results

Medicine Via Marc Lallanilla Published October 16, 2023, 4:24 pm ET A new drug to treat a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. On Friday, the FDA approved Pfizers etrasimod, brand name Velsipity, to treat adults with a chronic digestive disorder called ulcerative colitis (UC). The … Read more

I walked the Alligator Walk 7 minutes every day for a week – here are my results

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Man outdoors topless in hat and shorts in a high plank with right arm and left leg lifted in the air

Show me the alligator walk and I’ll show you a total-body workout that fires up your core, chest, strongest triceps and — well — pretty much every muscle group. These animal-themed workouts have a habit of keeping us humbled whenever we do them in our week-long fitness challenges at Tom’s Guide. And make no mistake … Read more