A growing share of Americans, especially in rural areas, are losing access to reproductive health care. At the same time, American women are dying during or after pregnancy at higher rates than in any other high-income country.
As a result,…
Category: 5. Health
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Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows
High levels of neighborhood violence increase the risk of Latino and African American teens in Denver starting to use alcohol and tobacco, according to our recent study.
In the U.S., approximately 2 in 10 adolescents between the ages of 12…
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The cheap habit that builds mental resilience
The cheap habit that builds mental resilience | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Health & Wellness/Mental HealthA new study explains how writing, even a grocery list or a WhatsApp message, helps regulate emotions, improve functioning, and cope…
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The Subtle Art Of Training An AI Mentor To Build A Life Of Purpose
How AI mentorship and therapy can bring self-help into the ChatGPT era with radical honesty, deep personalization, and privacy-first design for the self-help set.
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Are Biological Age Tests Worth It? Here’s What The Research Says
Two people the same age can age very differently. Biological age testing reveals these hidden differences.
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Biological age tests are one of the most talked-about tools in longevity science, commonly discussed on podcasts by Drs. Andrew…
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FDA approves new gene therapy for immune disorder
FDA approves new gene therapy for immune disorder | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Health & WellnessGene therapy uses the patient’s own blood stem cells, which were genetically modified to include functional copies of the WAS gene, the FDA…
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Measles spread as Kennedy continues anti-vaccine crusade
Measles spread as Kennedy continues anti-vaccine crusade | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Health & WellnessInstead of acting quickly to prevent a measles comeback, US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has undermined public health…
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7 iconic snacks that were revolutionized by Jewish immigrants
When it comes to snacking, Jews know all of the best ways to nosh. From cheesecake on the Shavuot dessert table to pickles tucked into your hamburger, Jewish communities have shaped what Americans have been munching on for generations….
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A breakthrough in the war against AIDS
A breakthrough in the war against AIDS | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Health & WellnessTwo early trials found that engineered antibodies can lead to long-term HIV remission without ongoing treatment — not a full cure, but the most…
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Some irritability is normal. Here’s when it’s not
Many of us know the feeling: a sudden rush of anger over a seemingly minor thing like a colleague’s irksome email, getting a customer service bot, seeing dishes in the sink or bumper-to-bumper traffic when you’re running late….
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