9+ min ago (927+ words) Black History Black History Black Press BlackPressUSA Commentary Community Featured Government Health Lead Story Lifestyle Military National News NNPA NNPA Newswire The AFRO American Newspaper Black History Black History Black Press BlackPressUSA Commentary Community Family Featured In Memoriam Lead Story National News NNPA NNPA Newswire San Diego Voice Art Birmingham Times Black History Black History Black Press BlackPressUSA Commentary Community Entertainment Featured In Memoriam Lead Story Lifestyle National News NNPA NNPA Newswire THE AFRO " "From a clinical standpoint, one of the biggest hurdles for military personnel dealing with PTSD is the pervasive stigma around mental health," said Dr. Diandra Poe, a mental health professional and veteran advocate. "Even today, mental health challenges are often seen as a sign of weakness in a culture that prioritizes constant performance and endurance. By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer [email protected] For many military veterans,…...

13+ min ago (258+ words) Dermatologist Dr. Jushya Bhatia Sarin warns against using phitkari (alum) on facial skin, highlighting its dehydrating and astringent properties. Cont Phitkari, or alum, has long been promoted as a simple, inexpensive home remedy for common skin concerns Its natural astringent and antibacterial properties make it popular as a toner, aftershave and even an anti-acne hack But despite its traditional reputation, modern dermatology raises important questions about how safe it truly is for facial skin In a recent video, popular dermatologist Dr Jushya Bhatia Sarin shared how using Alum or phitkari on the face can do more harm than good Emerging research shows that what seems harmless on the surface may have effects that most people don't consider.Phitkari's salt structure Dr Jushya highlights that phitkari is a sulphate is chemically a double sulphate salt, potassium aluminium sulphate, and its structure…...

15+ min ago (250+ words) Most of us have parts of our body that we wish we could change... Whether you're a mom who can't get rid of belly fat, a man who has stubborn fat areas, or or frankly it's your genetics... these areas ... Most of us have parts of our body that we wish we could change.. Whether you're a mom who can't get rid of belly fat, a man who has stubborn fat areas, or or frankly it's your genetics.. these areas can be fixed AirSculpt" technology contours the body gently without using general anesthesia which means some patients can return to work the very next day.Dr Nathan Miller explained that Patients remain awake throughout their entire AirSculpt procedure and can choose to listen to music or chat with a friend, nurse, or surgeon.For more information go to AirSculpt.com…...

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28+ min ago (358+ words) More than 140 people dressed as elves ran through a park in Scunthorpe earlier to raise money for the mental health charity MIND. It was the first time the Mental Elf 5k Festive Fun Run was held in the town and was hosted in Central Park. The charity's Mental Elf runs take place across England and Wales during November and December. Ms Klusaite said: "Mental health is important all times of year, but I think especially in winter, because the weather is getting colder, it's getting darker. "We really need to take make sure that we do things to take care of our mental health," she explained. The charity runs one to one counselling and runs groups to help people with anxiety, stress and depression. Chloe Jaksics from North Lincolnshire Mind said there is a support group every afternoon and a phone…...

29+ min ago (390+ words) The actress, 90, "can't see anymore," and can't see the television or read anymore, she revealed during an interview with ITV News. The legendary screen star, who appeared alongside Ian McKellen, was diagnosed with macular degeneration in 2012. When asked why she hasn't been on camera anymore and acting, the actress said: "No you don't, because I can't see anymore." Judi Dench has shared an update on her vision loss, due to age-related macular degeneration. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) MICHAEL J. FOX DOESN'T WANT A 'DRAMATIC' DEATH AFTER BATTLING PARKINSON'S FOR 35 YEARS "I've got, you know, that thing," she added, referring to the deteriorating eye condition. "But we can see you," McKellen said. "Yes, and I can your outline and I know you so well in your MacBeth scarf," she said. "But I can't recognize anybody anymore." "I can't…...

30+ min ago (304+ words) Glenn Medical Center in Willows closed Oct. 21 after losing "critical access" status for being 3 miles closer to the nearest hospital than rules require. The closure strips emergency care from a poor farming community, eliminates 150 jobs and puts rural residents at risk of preventable deaths. Many other California hospitals also face risks of closing because of federal healthcare cuts affecting cash-strapped rural healthcare systems. But things could get far worse: A June analysis released by four Democrats in the U.S. Senate found that many more hospitals in California could be at risk of closure in the face of federal healthcare cuts. "It's like the beginning of a tidal wave," said Peggy Wheeler, vice president of policy of the California Hospital Assn. "I'm concerned we will lose a number of rural hospitals, and then the whole system may be at risk." We lost…...

30+ min ago (81+ words) Dr. Sandro Galea, a distinguished professor in public health and dean of the Washington University School of Public Health, warns that the administration's turn toward alternative medicine risks sidelining science in federal health policy. Closed-door MAHA summit offers a glimpse into the administration's evolving health priorities Dr. Sandro Galea, a distinguished professor in public health and dean of the Washington University School of Public Health, warns that the administration's turn toward alternative medicine risks sidelining science in federal health policy....

30+ min ago (173+ words) When the Zika crisis hit Brazil, women infected with the virus gave birth to babies with a debilitating condition. Some of the moms joined together to build a new life and to push for reparations. The Brazilian moms fighting for their children ten years after Zika When the Zika crisis hit Brazil, women infected with the virus gave birth to babies with a debilitating condition. Some of the moms joined together to build a new life and to push for reparations. The Brazilian moms fighting for their children ten years after Zika When the Zika crisis hit Brazil, women infected with the virus gave birth to babies with a debilitating condition. Some of the moms joined together to build a new life and to push for reparations. The Brazilian moms fighting for their children ten years after Zika When the…...