In The News: Department of Social and Behavioral Health
For decades, the South Asian diaspora in the United States has been celebrated as an exemplary economic success story and a “model minority.” However, behind the high median incomes and professional and academic accolades lies a simmering, intensifying public health emergency.
Currently, there are more than 10 states across the United States that are actively under flood watches, warnings, or facing severe monsoon-related problems.
Complete recovery from gallbladder surgery varies from person to person and depends on the type of surgery and any complications.
According to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 228.4 million people (79.2%) over the age of 12 years mentioned having drunk alcohol in their lifetime, and 178.7 million people (62.0%) in this age group reported that they drank in the past year.
New study warns equity gaps fueling student stress, anxiety, and depression.
At least 34 states have been affected, with the most significant surge in Michigan, Ohio, New York, and Texas.
According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 study, it is estimated that globally, between 591 and 672 million people were living with heart disease in 2023, more than double from 1990.
Systematic review finds guided digital and multi-week mindfulness programs can strengthen campus mental health support.
Moringa oleifera is commonly known as the drumstick tree (referring to its long, slender seed pods used in curries) or the miracle tree (also known as Sahjan in Hindi). M. oleifera is a native tree of the sub-Himalayan regions of Northwest India, which is now indigenous to many regions around the world.
Ageing is the primary risk factor for cataracts, with about two-thirds of people over 80 years affected.
Among all the stressors identified, intergenerational conflict emerged as one of the most significant.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted to humans through a bite from black-legged (deer) ticks.