Gov. Phil Scott signed laws Tuesday that set out several ways law enforcement agencies support the health care system and how courts should treat people with serious mental disorders. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Two of the seven bills that Gov. Phil Scott signed into law on Tuesday establish specific roles for law enforcement agencies … Read more
Occupational health professionals are there to support employers and employees throughout all stages of the process, from pre-employment to injury recovery. Occupational health professionals can be a key resource for employers, employee payers and patients. Their expertise can help employers prevent injuries, provide guidance on a treatment plan for injured workers, and help control claims … Read more
The officially declared national public health emergency related to COVID-19 has now ended for two weeks. There were some risks associated with the emergency disruption, including ending mandates for health insurers to reimburse at-home COVID tests, changes to how vaccines are paid for, and loss of Medicaid coverage automatically continues for those who qualified during … Read more
Looking to grow its home care business platform that handles home medical equipment orders, payment processing and delivery to patients, Tomorrow Health says it will close accounts on its home medical equipment “to remove barriers and unlock new opportunities” for its network. BECAUSE MATTER As healthcare continues to embrace home health technologies, such as diagnostic … Read more
It’s that time of year again when allergens hold our senses hostage and we find ourselves reaching for antihistamines just to get through the day. But what if you accidentally pop too many? Here’s what you need to know. What are antihistamines and how do they work? Histamine is the substance your body produces when … Read more
We rarely think about food in relation to our mental health. We worry that it leads to health problems, such as cardiovascular OR gastrointestinal problems, but did you know that different foods and drinks can exacerbate anxiety spikes and even bouts of depression? Indeed, there are foods and beverages that therapists and psychiatrists, who have … Read more
More thorough testing of the use of ecstasy and LSD to combat depression is needed, said Sir Patrick Vallance. The former government chief scientific adviser, who has become a household name during Covid, said “anecdotal” evidence suggests psychedelics can help. But Sir Patrick, who stepped down from his role last month, said it was ‘really … Read more
A new report highlights some of the challenges to accessing behavioral health care for one in seven Americans living in rural areas. Kendall Strong, senior policy analyst at the Bipartisan Policy Center, said integrating behavioral health into primary care can help improve health outcomes and get patients mental health and substance use treatment covered. they … Read more
Turmeric has been used by humans for more than 4,000 years. In addition to cooking and cosmetics, it has been a staple of the practice of traditional Ayurveda medicine, used to treat a variety of conditions from arthritis wrap. To this day, turmeric remains a popular health supplement. There are many articles and social media … Read more
Of Priyadarshi Mohapatra Good health is invaluable and can be considered the greatest wealth. It enables us to live life to the fullest and also ensures that we are productive for ourselves, our families, our communities and our country. The Government of India (GoI) is taking several initiatives to provide healthcare to all Indians, under … Read more