Powell and his wife redefine low mood stigma
Washington Post health editor Thigall Trafford notes Colin Powell reframed mental health by openly discussing his wife’s low mood as a treatable condition. He urged seeking medical help, contrasting public attitudes since Eagleton and Reagan, and highlighting broader education campaigns reducing stigma and promoting treatment.
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Melatonin hailed as wonder drug amid hype and caution
A troubled history with L-tryptophan warns of unregulated supplements. Melatonin gains popularity for sleep aid with reports of jet lag relief and aging sleep issues, but experts caution the hype outpaces controlled studies and FDA oversight. Researchers like Wurtman seek cautious, purer formulations and further trials.
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Austin
Los Angeles
Newsweek
John H. Renner
Consumer Health Information Research Institute
Independence
Richard Wurtman
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Wurtman
Caylee
Russell J. Reiter
University of Texas
San Antonio
Hepatitis B Immunization And Child Illness Advice
Doctors discuss testing before X rays for a three year old with diarrhea and dehydration. They advise stool cultures and parasite checks, dietary history, and cautious use of X rays, then address Hepatitis B vaccination for children, older youths, and adults, noting safety and policy implications.
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