Poison Center Calls: Self-Harm Rise in Preteens
Here’s a summary of the health and wellness news snippets provided:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: A reminder that the 988 Lifeline is available 24/7 for free and confidential support.
Diabetes: A new study shows that 44% of Americans age 15+ with diabetes are undiagnosed. It encourages people to get their blood sugar checked.
Life Expectancy Gap: Men are dying 5.3 years earlier than women in the US (2023 data), a gap that has tripled in a century. There’s a lack of focus on addressing this disparity.
CTE Research: The brain of the Manhattan gunman is being examined for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a disease detectable only after death. The article details the process of brain tissue analysis.* Color Perception: Scientists are still unsure if people perceive colors likewise, raising the question of whether “red” looks the same to everyone.
