Month: May 2024

Federal Panel Prescribes New Mental Health Strategy To Curb Maternal Deaths

For help, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” Spanish-language services are also available. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Milagros Aquino was trying to find a new place to live and had been struggling to get used to new […]

Published on May 16, 2024

Avian Flu Virus Found in NYC Wild Birds

The H5N1 avian flu virus has been discovered in a small number of wild birds in New York City. The highly infectious and severe virus was detected in fecal samples in six New York City birds representing four different species, according to a report published May 15 in the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on May 15, 2024

Scientists want to know how the smells of nature benefit our health

Spending time in nature is good for us. And knowing more about nature’s effects on our bodies could not only help our well-being, but could also improve how we care for land, preserve ecosystems and design cities, homes and parks. Many studies have focused on how seeing nature affects us. A team of scientists from […]

Published on May 15, 2024