For the past few years, there has been a lot of focus on the mental health of children and adults, and most of the news hasn’t been good. However, a …
Treating sleep apnea early may help prevent Parkinson’s disease, study finds
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Catching and treating a common sleep disorder early may help prevent Parkinson's disease, a new study shows. Parkinson's is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes tremor, stiffness, slow movement, as …
New Jersey moves closer to legalizing psilocybin for mental health treatment
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New Jersey legislators on Monday took another step toward legalizing psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in some mushrooms that supporters consider a breakthrough therapy bound to transform mental health treatment. …
Lawsuit claims PPA failed to pay security officers for work during required breaks
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A security officer for the Philadelphia Parking Authority filed a class-action lawsuit this week accusing the agency of illegally deducting wages for years of work performed during mandatory breaks. The …