Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley says becoming famous made her delete her social media.The 25-year-old, who stars as Rey in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, quit Instagram earlier this year.In an interview with Radio Times, she says she did it because of how bad it is for mental health.Ridley says: "The more I read about teenage anxiety, the more I think it's highly unhealthy for people's mental health."She adds: "It's such a weird thing for young people to look at distorted images of things they should be."Ridley's big break came in 2014 when she was cast in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Before that she had only had minor roles in Casualty and Mr Selfridge.She says her "life suddenly got a bit different" after being cast in the sci-fi film franchise."I'm definitely recognised more, but I find the whole taking pictures thing weird," she says."I'd prefer to have a conversation than someone asking for a picture, but I guess people feel the need to prove they've had the interaction through social … [Read more...] about Daisy Ridley: Social media is bad for mental health
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US Congress passes historic health care bill
President Barack Obama, with Vice President Biden at his side, makes a statement to the nation Sunday night following the final vote in the House of Representatives for comprehensive health care legislation, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, March 21, 2010.The US Congress passed an historic health care overhaul Sunday, handing President Barack Obama a landmark win and taking the United States closer than ever to guaranteed coverage for all Americans. … [Read more...] about US Congress passes historic health care bill
To Your Health: Striking before the stroke does
By Dr Brosset* Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) are a serious public health problem in Việt Nam. CVAs are the first cause of death in the country (according to the World Health Organization, 2012) and are responsible for the majority of acquired disabilities and dementia in the adult population. There are two main types of CVA, or stroke: an ischemic stroke, which is caused by a blockage in one of the arteries supplying blood to the brain, and a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. Both types of stroke deprive part of the brain of blood and oxygen, causing brain cells to die. It is important to know how to recognize the early signs of CVA to enable hospital treatment within the very first hours of symptom onset. Such treatment either aims to unblock an artery in case of ischemic stroke or reduce the blood pressure in case of a vessel rupture and bleed. Such early recognition and treatment can not only save lives but … [Read more...] about To Your Health: Striking before the stroke does
2 million kids under 6 deprived of health insurance cards
Out of 10 million, nearly 2 million children under six in Vietnam have not been provided with health insurance cards. Out of 10 million, nearly 2 million children under six in Vietnam have not been provided with health insurance cards Tong Thi Song Huong, Head of the Ministry of Health’s Health Insurance Department, said, without health insurance cards, many parents have to use their children’s birth certificates for medical-check ups, despite rules to the contrary in the Law on Health Insurance that took effect two years.The reason for this situation is partially parents’ neglecting to register their children for insurance, Huong said, adding that, it is also due to poor cooperation between the health agencies responsible for registering children.The use of birth certificates often causes difficulties for hospitals with health insurance fund management.Currently, only 692,000 out of six million … [Read more...] about 2 million kids under 6 deprived of health insurance cards
Thai health agencies to study herbal medicine for cancer patients
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – Health agencies of Thailand are conducting a study on the effectiveness and safety of using a herbal medicine to cure cancer. Director General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Kiattiphum Wongrachit said more than 5,000 people travel to Prachin Buri province at the beginning of each month to receive free herbal capsules from Saengchai Haetrakul. Several patients have claimed that the herbal capsules are effective against cancer. The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, the Department of Medical Services, the Department of Medical Sciences, the Prachin Buri Provincial Public Health Office, the National Cancer Institute, and Mr. Saengchai will jointly study to determine whether the herbal capsules are safe and effective against cancer. The study will be completed in March 2018. If the herbal medicine is proven effective, meets the safety standards and has no harmful side effects, it will be further … [Read more...] about Thai health agencies to study herbal medicine for cancer patients