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Ice bucket challenge revival for mental health sparks controversy among ALS community

The Ice Bucket Challenge is back, but this time for a new cause.
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that went mega-viral in the summer of 2014 had more than 17 million people on social media, and even celebrities on talk shows, dumping ice water over their heads.
The challenge, supported by the ALS Association, was intended to raise awareness of the disease. It ultimately raised $115 million toward ALS research and patient care.
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Eleven years later, the Ice Bucket Challenge has been revived by USC Mind, the University of South Carolina’s Mental Illness Needs Discussion club.
In support of a foundation called Active Minds, the country's largest mental health nonprofit for teens and young adults, the USC group launched the #SpeakYourMind Ice Bucket Challenge.
The challenge is taking off on social media and has raised nearly $400,000 on the event’s fundraising site.
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New HHS Report Urges ‘Exploratory Therapy’ for Transgender Youth

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report on Thursday, May 1, aiming to discredit gender-affirming-care and instead encouraging transgender and nonbinary individuals to try “exploratory therapy”—or psychotherapy—and stating that mental health care alone is a way to treat gender dysphoria in children.

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“There is a dearth of research on psychotherapeutic approaches to managing gender dysphoria in children and adolescents. This is due in part to the mischaracterization of such approaches as ‘conversion therapy,’ the report said. “Psychotherapy is a noninvasive alternative to endocrine and surgical interventions for the treatment of pediatric gender dysphoria.”

Though the report argues that this “exploratory therapy” is not the same as the long practice of “conversion therapy”—which is a practice of attempting to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity—advocates see little difference.

“This report not only re..

Gender dysphoria treatments pose ‘significant risks’ to kids and teens, HHS report reveals

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday released a comprehensive review of best practices for children and teens with gender dysphoria.
The report, titled ‘Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria: Review of Evidence and Best Practices,» was published by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health and Office of Population Affairs.
«This review, informed by an evidence-based medicine approach, reveals serious concerns about medical interventions, such as puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgeries, that attempt to transition children and adolescents away from their sex,» stated a press release from HHS.
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These types of «gender-affirming» treatments are recommended by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
The report highlights evidence of risks associated with gender-related treatments, including irreversible infertility, sexual dysfunct..

Here’s why belly fat is more common as we age, and 3 ways to prevent it

More people are focused on staying healthy and fit as they grow older — but it's true that it can become more challenging with age.
New research has revealed that cellular changes during the aging process can cause belly fat — and that's exacerbated by stress and sleep issues that contribute to weight gain.
«People often lose muscle and gain body fat as they age — even when their body weight remains the same,» study author Qiong (Annabel) Wang, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular & Cellular Endocrinology at City of Hope, said in a press release.
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Published in the journal Science, the preclinical research involved experiments on mice that were later confirmed with human cells.
Researchers focused on a group of stem cells called adipocyte progenitor cells (APCs) within the fatty tissue responsible for age-related weight gain.
When they transplanted these cells from mice of var..

Is Seltzer Water Good or Bad for You?

On the hierarchy of healthy beverages, seltzer bubbles up to the top.

Research has found that sparkling water (another name for seltzer) is just as hydrating as still water, and the human body absorbs it the same way. After all, seltzer is little more than plain water infused with carbon dioxide gas to make it fizzy.

“Seltzer or carbonated water is generally beneficial because we are all underhydrated, and most people do not hydrate sufficiently during the day,” says Dr. David Poppers, a professor of medicine and director of GI quality and strategy initiatives at NYU Langone Health. “It’s hydrating, and it doesn’t have the calories that are associated with other drinks.”

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So for those who prefer seltzer over still, it’s fine for most people to drink it regularly. But there are some caveats. Here’s what you need to know before you start subsisting off of seltzer.

It may irritate your bladder

For most people, it won’t have this effect. But if you ha..

New prostate cancer test pinpoints disease better than PSA option, study finds

A new means of prostate cancer screening could emerge as an alternative to the PSA test, which has long been the first-line option.
Using machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence, Swedish researchers analyzed urine samples from more than 2,000 men with prostate cancer, along with a control group.
They determined that the simple, non-invasive urine test was able to detect biomarkers of prostate cancer with a high degree of accuracy — and could also determine the grade (stage) of the disease.
The results were published in the journal Cancer Research.
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«Prostate cancer can be effectively identified by analyzing the expression of candidate biomarkers in urine,» confirmed lead author Martin Smelik from Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, who spoke to Fox News Digital about the findings.
«This approach outperforms the current blood tests based on PSA, but at the same time keeps the advantage..

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How Well Will You Age? Check Your Grip Strength

During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less. He manages it all in a plaid button-up shirt instead of gym clothes.

“Several of my peers are having health issues,” he says. “I’ve been fortunate with all of that in recent years.” Purnell is enjoying unique health for his age, and research shows a clear relationship between what he’s exhibiting right now—impressive grip strength—and longevity. “It’s a strong marker of risk for future clinical outcomes, most notably premature death,” says Dr. Darryl Leong, a cardiologist at McMaster University in Canada.

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But that doesn’t necessarily mean you should become obsessed with pumping a squeeze ball daily. Despite Purnell’s display of hand strength on the trapeze, he’s never focused specifically on improving his grip. It’s always been a byproduct.

Here’s why grip is a key indicator of health—and how to keep it strong.

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Глава FDA поставил под сомнение использование вакцины против COVID: «Отсутствуют данные’

The FDA chief has called into question whether the agency will approve and authorize the COVID-19 vaccine for winter.
In August 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the updated mRNA COVID vaccine to protect against the current variants, and also approved an updated Novavax vaccine.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, however, has expressed doubts about whether that is necessary for the 2025-2026 season.
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«We're taking a look. I can't comment on any particular application. As you know, we have a bunch of applications for those booster shots,» Makary told CBS News on Tuesday, as the outlet reported.
«I think there's a void of data. And I think rather than allow that void to be filled with opinions, I'd like to see some good data,» he added.
Makary also mentioned a «public trust problem» surrounding COVID boosters, noting that many healthcare workers opted out of receiving them last season.
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