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In PA County Jails, Guards Use Pepper Spray and Stun Guns to Subdue People in Mental Crisis

When police arrived on the scene, they found Ishmail Thompson standing naked outside a hotel near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He had just punched a man. After his arrest, a mental health specialist at the county jail said Thompson should be sent to the hospital for psychiatric care. However, after a few hours at the hospital, a […]

Published on January 9, 2023

Vitamin D supplements linked to lower melanoma risk

Imagine being a superhero with an invisible shield, protecting you from the harmful rays of the sun. Well, that’s what vitamin D supplements may do for your skin! A recent study discovered that people who regularly take vitamin D supplements have fewer cases of melanoma, one of the most dangerous types of skin cancer. It’s […]

Published on January 9, 2023

Education about genetic causes of eating behavior affects attitudes toward people with higher weight

Imagine if you understood that the way people eat is not just about their choices, but also influenced by their genes and environment. Well, a recent study showed that educating people about the gene-by-environment interaction (G X E) causes of eating behaviors actually improved their attitudes towards individuals with higher weight! Think of it like […]

Published on January 9, 2023