Health

Title: Long Island Sees Surge in COVID-19 Hospitalizations as Cases Rise Long Island, NY – The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 on Long Island has more than doubled in the past month, signifying a concerning trend as the region battles rising case numbers. According to recent reports, there has been a gradual but steady increase in cases throughout the …

Title: Private Insurers Refuse Coverage for First Approved Alzheimer’s Drug, Leaving Patients in Limbo In a disappointing setback for Alzheimer’s patients and their families, private insurers are opting not to cover the first fully approved drug designed to slow mental decline. Leqembi, the groundbreaking medication developed by Eisai, has been deemed experimental by insurers in several states, including North Carolina, …

Title: Psychiatric Experts Warn of Mental Health Emergency as Extreme Heat Fuels Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder As scorching heatwaves and record-breaking temperatures continue to grip the South and Southwest regions of the United States, psychiatric experts are sounding the alarm on a potential mental health emergency. They emphasize the increased risk of summer seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a weather-related form …