The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has partnered with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate the root causes of autism and other chronic diseases. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized transparency and accountability in this partnership, which aims to analyze data from Medicare and Medicaid enrollees with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya highlighted the potential for unlocking research into factors driving autism and chronic disease through secure real-world data analysis.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/nih-cms-partner-on-autism-research/article_d95d0b8b-0f0e-564b-86e3-056d21d7fea7.htmlHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced a plan to utilize medical data and records from individuals on Medicaid and Medicare to study autism, following increased diagnoses attributed to growing awareness of the disorder among those with milder symptoms.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/05/07/medicare-medicaid-autism/John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania senator, has faced criticism over his mental health after a video resurfaced showing him arguing with a pilot about wearing a seatbelt. He denied claims that he was being convinced to change his views on Gaza, stating it's common in political marriages and his wife Gisele has her own voice. Fetterman met with former President Trump at Mar-a-Lago, where the meeting reportedly went smoothly despite disagreements over Israel. His Chief of Staff Adam Jentleson made concerning accusations against him in a New York Magazine report, claiming he is not taking his medication.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14690191/John-Fetterman-wild-outburst-staffer-tears-health-concerns.htmlIn the UK, a growing number of adults, particularly those in their thirties, forties, and older, are turning to cocaine as a coping mechanism for stress, with one in 40 British adults using it regularly. This has led to a record high in cocaine deaths, with over 1,100 fatalities in 2023, mostly among Millennials and Generation X men aged 40-49 years old. Cocaine use is becoming increasingly prevalent in ordinary family homes, where stressed-out parents and professionals are using the drug to cope with work and personal pressures.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14684717/Truth-middle-class-cocaine-use-mothers-LILY-AMORY.htmlThe American Heart Association has warned that cardiovascular disease during childbirth may be associated with pre-natal depression. A study found a link between the two conditions, suggesting that women who experienced cardiovascular problems during pregnancy may be at higher risk of developing depression after giving birth. The association was discovered in a research conducted by the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Association.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/health/cardiovascular-disease-during-childbirth-might-be-associated-to-pre-natal-depression-study/Residents in Milwaukee can contact violence interrupters at 414Life, housed at the Medical College of Wisconsin, for alternative engagement with law enforcement. The city's Office of Community Wellness and Safety recommends signing up for the Alert Neighbor Program, which pairs neighbors with law enforcement and officials for safety walks and equipment distribution. Residents can also reach out to Milwaukee County's 24-Hour Mental Health Crisis Line (414-257-7222) or text the National crisis line by texting HOPELINE to 741741.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2025/05/06/2-people-shot-as-gun-violence-complaints-rise-at-milwaukee-parks/83486403007/Dr. Rzeszutko, vice president of medical and clinical operations at Priority Health, suggests rethinking stress as a challenge to grow and learn, rather than solely focusing on negative feelings. He notes that typical stress responses include increased heart rate, sweating, and anxiety, which can lead to health problems such as anxiety, mood disorders, sleep disturbances, and cardiovascular disease. To manage stress, Dr. Rzeszutko recommends using weighted blankets, ice packs, essential oils, sour candy, yoga, massage therapy, meditation, deep breathing exercises, and regular exercise, including a 3-minute guided meditation provided by Priority Health.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/health/mental-health/life-hacks-tips-from-an-expert-on-dealing-with-stress-in-a-high-pressure-worldRyan Gallagher, a 36-year-old father, has shared a heartbreaking account of his childhood on social media. The experience was marked by alcohol and abuse, which had a profound impact on him. After watching a video from American mixed martial arts fighter Sean Strickland discussing his own abusive upbringing, Ryan felt compelled to open up about his own struggles.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14685523/MAFS-Ryan-Gallagher-devastating-childhood.htmlZafar Masud wrote a book primarily for personal reflection, but it offers valuable life lessons to others. His memoir, Seat 1C, delves into his survival experience as well as broader themes such as mental health and tradition.
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