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Harvard recently adopted the definition of antisemitism used by colleges in the Dallas area. Some worry it could stifle free ...

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The Centre for Social Justice is calling for Personal Independence Payments for mental ill-health to be stopped and for those ...

All patients should expect and all doctors should be strive to fulfil the World Health Organisation vision of a state of ...

Stress is increasingly impacting physical and mental health due to societal, technological, and personal pressures. Key ...

This new definition, published January 14 ... I also think everyone should be aware of the health consequences associated with obesity. This is a condition that should not be met with stigma, but ...

Diagnosing SAD requires several steps. Your doctor will conduct a physical exam and review your health history to find out if another health condition or medication can explain your symptoms.

They may nonetheless suffer the health consequences of obesity ... “It can lead to life-altering or life-threatening complications,” the Commission states. The new definition broadens the meaning of ...

Binge eating disorder can seriously affect a person’s physical and mental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment. Healthcare professionals can prescribe it ...

Formication is a tactile hallucination, which means a person feels a physical sensation without ... is due to a medical condition or mental health condition, a doctor will prescribe appropriate ...