September 25, 2026
Disclaimer: This episode contains material of a sensitive nature, including discussions on suicide and teen mental health that some listeners may find disturbing. We know this can be a difficult subject, so please take care of yourself while listening.In the second part of this vodcast series, Yunyu Xiao, PhD discusses the less frequently studied and known signals around youth suicide ideation. She reviews the social determinants of health across various counties and zip codes. She describes... Read More
September 25, 2026
This August, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that four flavored nicotine pouches will continue to be sold in stores, at least until further review.The agency’s latest move is seen as highly problematic by the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association and the American Association of Pediatrics. The FDA claims its decision is a step toward getting adults to choose a kinder, gentler alternative to cigarettes. But numerous studies have shown that the flavored... Read More
September 21, 2026
The National Alliance on Mental Health states that as recently as 2024, half of American employees felt signs of burnout. If you’re one of them, with the right support, you can regain good mental health.“Mental wellness is an internal experience that... Read More
September 21, 2026
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September 16, 2026
Gynecologic cancer is a unique form of cancer with wide-reaching challenges.“Any of a woman’s reproductive organs can develop cancer or pre-cancer,” says Dr. Eloise Chapman-Davis, gynecologic oncologist and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine. “Like other cancers, these diagnoses affect women, but they also affect their family and their fertility.”What Is Gynecologic Cancer?Gynecologic cancer... Read More
September 16, 2026
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the sale and marketing of a few fruity e-cigarette flavors. Many public health officials and healthcare providers fear these new fruity flavors attract teens and put them at greater risk of potentially harmful vaping.“Although FDA authorization... Read More
September 16, 2026
For Laurie Peek, a fine art photographer based in the New York City suburbs, creativity is everything. After years of raising her family and building a career, she had finally returned to her first love, photography. She saw real success, with a calendar full of shows, openings and gallery submissions. Then, in the spring of 2024, everything started to change.A Pain That Wouldn't QuitThe pain in her back and legs started as a discomfort. Laurie initially chalked up to a side effect of a... Read More
September 16, 2026
Disclaimer: This episode contains material of a sensitive nature, including discussions on suicide and teen mental health that some listeners may find disturbing. We know this can be a difficult subject, so please take care of yourself while listening.In the first part of this vodcast series, Yunyu Xiao, PhD provides an overview of the signs and symptoms that parents should look for in youth suicide prevention. She details the signals that loved ones can watch for in screen time usage and... Read More
