Why we should be aiming for quiet contentment rather than happiness highs
Bursts of hyper happiness are great, but they’re not a sustainable path to happiness. Aiming for quiet contentment might be a better route, says Dr Elissa Epel. When we say ‘happiness’, you might think of
Research reveals differences in the gut microbiomes of people with ME/CFS
New research reveals differences in the gut microbiomes of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) compared to those of healthy controls. ME/CFS is characterized by unexplained debilitating fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, gastrointestinal disturbances, among other
Unemployment due to brain or spine cancer is linked to more pain and depression
People who are unemployed due to brain or spine cancer may experience more severe symptoms of pain, discomfort, anxiety and depression than people with these cancers who are employed, according to a study published in
Haven’t had COVID or a vaccine dose in the past six months? Consider getting a booster
Australians aged 18 and over will be eligible for a COVID booster from February 20 if they have not had a vaccine dose or infection in the past six months. This means people aged 18–29
The Pill Club Reaches $18.3 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement With California
The Pill Club, an online women’s pharmacy, has reached an $18.3 million settlement with California authorities over claims it defrauded the state’s Medicaid program by prescribing birth control pills without adequate consultation and shipping tens
Study finds night staff at nursing homes had lower rates of COVID-19 testing and vaccination than day shift
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, regular testing and vaccinations of nursing home staff have been critical strategies for containing virus outbreaks in nursing homes. In order to assess how various structural factors affected the differences in
USPSTF Backs Screening for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians screen for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, which can cause serious and fatal complications, according to a new draft statement. All pregnant people should have their
More than 400 snacks, sandwiches recalled over listeria concerns
A variety of sandwiches, salads, wraps, snacks and yogurt made by the company Fresh Ideation Food Group have been recalled because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. All of the products have a “Fresh Creative Cuisine”
Texas' Medical Abortion Lawsuit Over Mifepristone, Explained
An unprecedented lawsuit in Texas seeks to undo the government’s approval of a common abortion drug — and if it gains traction, it could have serious repercussions for abortion access in pro-choice states, too. Here’s
How accepting things will go wrong can make you happier
Written by Ellen Scott Things rarely work out exactly the way they planned. Accepting that might sound tough, but it could make you happier. We’d all love to be blessed by the fates and live