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Extreme Weather Stresses Mental Health, Finds New Report That Paints Dire Picture On Climate Change

Researchers found that in warmer summers the mental health problems increased by about the same amount of percentage points as degrees. Short-term weather patterns, like rainy days, are also linked to an increase of self-reported symptoms.

‘I Have No Control Over My Life’: Continuing Care Homes Can Be Double-Edged Sword For Vulnerable Seniors

While the facilities can offer aging Americans peace of mind as they navigate the challenges of medical care and the need for help, but some residents say the contracts that come with the places and the lack of freedom make them feel helpless.

‘Patient Dumping’ Controversy Prompts New Law That Requires Hospitals To Develop Safe Discharge Policies

The issue of patient dumping — discharging homeless patients who have nowhere to go — grabbed local and national headlines recently sparking a new focus on the practice. The law does not carry specific penalties, but hospitals that violate the law could face repercussions from the state Department of Public Health and the federal government.

HPV Vaccine Approved For Adults Up To 45

The cancer vaccine had previously only been approved for teens and young adults up to the age of 26, but testing done in older adults showed the treatment worked for them, too. In women 24 through 45, the original Gardasil was about 90 percent effective three years after the women received a third dose.

Planned Parenthood Funding Case Could Be Early Test To Supreme Court’s Willingness To Take On Controversial Topics

With Brett Kavanaugh on the bench, the Supreme Court is likely to be pulled right just as hot-button cases work their way through the lower courts. But it’s not clear yet what strategy the justices will use when deciding to tackle such politically charged issues — such as abortion and Planned Parenthood funding.

Trump Administration Claims Credit For Health Law Marketplace’s Recent Stabilization. But What Are The Facts?

The New York Times fact checks President Donald Trump’s recent statements about the health law — and finds both truth and exaggeration. Meanwhile, insurers in the individual marketplace are returning to the financial stability of pre-ACA times.