Mental Health NewsFeed

March 15, 2025

Albanese Government Boosts PBS with New Medications

The Albanese government has pledged to list more medications on the PBS, including cheaper hormone replacement therapies and new oral contraceptives, which will provide direct financial relief to at least half a million Australian women experiencing endometriosis. The listings include IVF treatment option Pergoveris, offering earlier and cheaper access to women undergoing fertility treatment.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/cheaper-ivf-and-endometriosis-treatments-on-pbs-pledged-by-labor-20250315-p5ljsp.html

March 15, 2025

Alcohol Triggers Snoring in Many Americans Overnight

Snoring is often caused by relaxed muscles in the throat that vibrate with each breath, particularly after consuming alcohol or due to excess tissue in overweight individuals. Congestion from a cold or allergies can also constrict airways, leading to snoring. Untreated sleep apnea, characterized by collapsed airways during sleep, poses serious health risks including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.

https://channelnewsasia.com/wellness/sleep-techniques-snoring-partner-4980101

March 15, 2025

Ang Mo Kio Upgrades Senior-Friendly Facilities

Ang Mo Kio Town Council has announced plans to improve sheltered linkways, senior-friendly facilities, and initiatives such as the Silver Upgrading Programme in four precincts in Chong Boon. The town council, led by Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, has worked with government agencies and community partners over the past five years to implement significant improvements across seven divisions. Residents have enjoyed upgraded markets, improved homes, and more community spaces for families. Lee Hsien Loong, who has represented Ang Mo Kio as MP since 1984, aims to make the town "a vibrant, inclusive and connected home for all."

https://channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ang-mo-kio-residents-new-bus-service-sheltered-linkways-5002306

March 15, 2025

AppLovin Hit with Class-Action Securities Lawsuit

AppLovin, a company that facilitates mobile advertising, is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging it artificially inflated ad click-through and app download rates through manipulative practices such as self-clicking ads and design gimmicks. The lawsuit claims this led to overstatement of installation numbers and profit figures. As a result, AppLovin's shares plummeted by more than 12%. Investors who purchased or acquired AppLovin securities during the alleged period can seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, with Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP representing investors in securities fraud cases.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/app-investor-deadline-applovin-corporation-investors-with-substantial-losses-have-opportunity-to-lead-class-action-lawsuit-302402310.html

March 15, 2025

Bamber Thakur Shot in Maharashtra, Police Investigate

Bamber Thakur, an ex-Congress MLA, has accused several individuals of conspiring to kill him. Son Ishan claims that Bamber Thakur was shot on purpose and named a few people in his complaint. The incident occurred in Maharashtra, and the police are investigating the matter.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/bamber-thakur-shot-son-ishan-claims-it-was-a-conspiracy-to-kill-ex-congress-mla-he-named-a-few-of-them-11742008889332.html

March 15, 2025

BBC Breakfast Cut Short by Scheduling Shake-Up

BBC Breakfast was cut short on Saturday, finishing at 9:30am instead of its usual 10am time slot, due to a major scheduling shake-up. The show featured an emotional guest, Sergio Aguiar, the father of murdered schoolgirl Alice Da Silva Aguiar, who shared his story of marathon training and fundraising in memory of his daughter. This came after Nina Warhurst announced her departure from BBC Breakfast as its business reporter at the end of the month to join the News at One team.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14502449/Saturday-Kitchen-thrown-chaos-Ben-Miller-runs-set-late-reveals-slept-alarm.html

March 15, 2025

Bioventra Warns of Misleading Mitolyn Listings Online

Bioventra, Inc. is taking steps to prevent confusion among customers due to misleading third-party listings of its product Mitolyn on various online marketplaces. The company is actively monitoring sales channels and minimizing unauthorized listings that could misrepresent the brand. To avoid further confusion, consumers are advised to verify sources before making a purchase, and can refer to official sources for updates on product authenticity and verification measures.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mitolyn-alerts-consumers-about-misleading-third-party-resellers-and-reinforces-commitment-to-product-integrity-302402431.html

March 15, 2025

Bob Starkie Beats Leukemia in Remission

Bob Starkie, an Australian music legend, has given a health update after being diagnosed with aggressive leukemia in February. He recently shared a photo on Facebook with his daughter Indiana and fellow musician Wilbur Wilde, revealing that he is currently in remission due to a good prognosis.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14501729/Skyhooks-guitarist-Bob-Starkie-gives-update-cancer-diagnosis.html

March 15, 2025

Brain's Conversation Circuitry Rewired in Real-Time

Talking face-to-face has a profound impact on the brain, with sensory information and auditory signals triggering a rapid sequence of synaptic transmissions that decode syntax, semantics, and context. The prefrontal cortex is involved in deciding what to say, while the limbic system processes emotional clues from the other participant, influencing emotion-signalling responses. As conversations unfold, synapses are strengthened or weakened based on the information exchanged, with the brain working to determine whether the conversation might be useful in the future.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14499879/How-YOU-brain-sharp-youre-100-leading-neurologist-DR-DALE-BREDESEN-insists-miracle-science-backed-protocol-reverse-dementia.html