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Korn Guitarist Launches Mental Health Centers in New England
Community Heroes3d ago

Korn Guitarist Launches Mental Health Centers in New England

Brian "Head" Welch, founding guitarist of metal band Korn, is channeling his struggle with depression into Atlantic Behavioral Health, opening outpatient treatment centers across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The 55-year-old musician wants others to access the community-based care he wishes he'd had.

Good Good Good2 min read
Scientists Create Cancer-Fighting Chewing Gum from Beans
Innovation3d ago

Scientists Create Cancer-Fighting Chewing Gum from Beans

Researchers developed a chewing gum from lablab beans that reduced cancer-linked microbes by up to 93% in patient samples. The gum targets harmful bacteria without affecting the good microbes in your mouth.

Womens Health2 min read
New Toothpaste Targets Gum Disease, Keeps Good Bacteria Safe
VideosApr 25

New Toothpaste Targets Gum Disease, Keeps Good Bacteria Safe

German researchers created a toothpaste that fights gum disease without killing the helpful bacteria your mouth needs. This microbiome-friendly approach could change how we care for our gums every day.

Google News - Disease Cure3 min read
Toothbrushing Cuts Hospital Pneumonia Risk by 60%
Health & WellnessApr 20

Toothbrushing Cuts Hospital Pneumonia Risk by 60%

A simple toothbrush might be one of the most powerful tools against deadly hospital infections. New research shows patients who brush their teeth in the hospital are 60% less likely to develop pneumonia.

New Scientist2 min read
Rhode Island Mental Health Clinics See 60% Increase in Care
SolutionsApr 13

Rhode Island Mental Health Clinics See 60% Increase in Care

A new mental health care model in Rhode Island is helping thousands more people get treatment, with early data showing real improvements in people's lives. Eight community clinics across the state are making it easier to access care and helping people stay healthier at home.

Google News - Mental Health Success3 min read
Mental Health Startup Raises $17M for AI-Assisted Care
Health & WellnessMar 31

Mental Health Startup Raises $17M for AI-Assisted Care

A new mental health startup is using AI chatbots not to replace therapists, but to support them in helping patients between sessions. Jimini Health just secured $17 million to expand its supervised AI platform to major behavioral health organizations.

STAT News2 min read
Cleveland Crisis Center Gets $3M Health System Donation
Acts of KindnessMar 25

Cleveland Crisis Center Gets $3M Health System Donation

A $3 million donation from Sisters of Charity Health System is keeping Cleveland's new behavioral health crisis center on track to open. The gift ensures the city will soon have a dedicated facility to help people in mental health emergencies.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Nigeria Targets 3M Citizens in Oral Health Campaign
Health & WellnessMar 25

Nigeria Targets 3M Citizens in Oral Health Campaign

Nigeria is launching an ambitious campaign to bring dental care to three million people this year, making checkups and education accessible through community health workers and schools. The initiative tackles preventable dental diseases that silently affect children's growth and adult productivity across the nation.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Nigeria Plans Oral Health Care for 3 Million Citizens
Health & WellnessMar 19

Nigeria Plans Oral Health Care for 3 Million Citizens

Nigeria's government is launching an ambitious oral health campaign to reach three million people with dental care and education this year. The initiative integrates dental services into primary healthcare, making treatment more accessible in underserved communities.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Ohio Crisis Center Saved After Funding Breakthrough
SolutionsMar 12

Ohio Crisis Center Saved After Funding Breakthrough

A long-delayed mental health crisis center in Cuyahoga County is moving forward after officials reached a major funding agreement. The facility will provide a dedicated walk-in center for 20,000 annual behavioral health emergencies currently overwhelming local ERs.

Google News - Health Breakthrough2 min read
Canada-Brazil $2M Deal Advances Dental Health Research
InnovationMar 12

Canada-Brazil $2M Deal Advances Dental Health Research

The University of Saskatchewan just landed a groundbreaking $2 million partnership with Brazil to tackle oral health challenges. This five-year collaboration will fund 50 joint research projects between Canadian and Brazilian scientists.

Google News - Brazil Innovation2 min read
California Exceeds Mental Health Goals, Helps 5M+
SolutionsMar 12

California Exceeds Mental Health Goals, Helps 5M+

California just surpassed its behavioral health treatment goals two years ahead of schedule, creating nearly 7,000 new treatment beds and 28,000 outpatient slots. The $4 billion investment is transforming how communities care for people experiencing homelessness and mental illness.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Therapy Dogs Cut Dental Anxiety by 40% Nationwide
Health & WellnessJan 28

Therapy Dogs Cut Dental Anxiety by 40% Nationwide

Dentists across America are discovering that therapy dogs can dramatically reduce patient fear and get people back in the chair. Research shows these four-legged helpers lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, and help patients avoid painful oral health problems.

STAT News3 min read
Rural Health Program Helps 341 Homeless Find Stability
SolutionsJan 21

Rural Health Program Helps 341 Homeless Find Stability

A federally funded initiative in rural Indiana has connected 341 homeless individuals to mental health care, housing support, and community resources in its first year. The REACH program is proving that bringing services directly to people works.

Google News - Mental Health Success2 min read
India's AI Startups Screen 4.5M for Diseases via Smartphone
InnovationJan 20

India's AI Startups Screen 4.5M for Diseases via Smartphone

Indian startups are using smartphone cameras and AI to screen millions for eye disease, oral cancer, and sickle cell anemia before symptoms appear. One program alone screened 4.5 million people for oral health, with one in six needing treatment they didn't know about.

Google News - AI Breakthrough2 min read