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Signs, Symptoms, and Support — Little Otter

Signs, Symptoms, and Support — Little Otter

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often thought of as a mental health condition that only affects adults, particularly those who have experienced extremely traumatic situations such as combat or major accidents. However, PTSD can also affect children of all ages, and recognizing the signs early is imperative for effective intervention and support. In this blog … Read more

Type 2 diabetes’ risk may increase due to gut bacteria, viruses

Type 2 diabetes’ risk may increase due to gut bacteria, viruses

A representational illustration depicting gut bacteria. — Unsplash/File A new research suggests that certain gut bacteria and viruses may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes affecting approximately 98% of people out of around 530 million adults living with diabetes across the globe. A person’s blood sugar levels are caused to remain high due to … Read more

Parents say Quebec standing in the way of daughter’s recovery with transfer to French-speaking hospital

Parents say Quebec standing in the way of daughter’s recovery with transfer to French-speaking hospital

A family from Quebec’s Lower North Shore believes the province is jeopardizing their 10-year-old daughter’s recovery from a traumatic brain injury and violating her right to be served in English during rehabilitation. McKenna Jones Griffin was in an off-road vehicle accident in mid-August near Blanc Sablon, Que. Her injuries were so severe, her survival depended … Read more

Using math and machine learning, researchers predict early flu spike in Canada, U.S.

Using math and machine learning, researchers predict early flu spike in Canada, U.S.

A team of Canadian and American researchers says their method of forecasting the rate of transmission of infectious diseases is predicting an earlier spike in influenza cases this year. Using mathematics and machine learning, the researchers analyzed data from late 2015 to September 2024, incorporating weather conditions, policy choices and movement patterns (drawn from cell phones) to … Read more

Human cases of bird flu climb to 8 in US

Human cases of bird flu climb to 8 in US

Test tubes labelled “Bird Flu” and a piece of paper in the colors of the US national flag are seen in this picture illustration, on January 14, 2023. —Reuters Four farm workers, who work at the same poultry farm, were infected with bird flu on Monday, increasing the total number of cases to eight, according … Read more

Best Prime Day Sneaker Deals: Save on Nike, Reebok, and More

Best Prime Day Sneaker Deals: Save on Nike, Reebok, and More

With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP It seems … Read more

Vegan Baked Oatmeal | Kara Lydon

Vegan Baked Oatmeal | Kara Lydon

Breakfast for the week is prepped in just 10 minutes! This vegan baked oatmeal is super easy to make and baked in just 35 minutes. Made with rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, peanut butter, and maple syrup, this oatmeal is packed with flavor. Easily customizable to add in your fruit or topping of choice (chocolate … Read more

Little Otter Welcomes Amy Kennedy as New Advisor to Extend Impact and Accessibility for Children’s and Family Mental Health — Little Otter

Little Otter Welcomes Amy Kennedy as New Advisor to Extend Impact and Accessibility for Children’s and Family Mental Health — Little Otter

New partnership with Amy Kennedy will work to extend impact of Little Otter as it seeks to transform and drive the mental health landscape for today and tomorrow. SAN FRANCISCO, June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Little Otter, a pioneering company dedicated to transforming mental health care for children and families, today announced that Amy Kennedy … Read more