Pandemic drives use of telehealth for mental health care

The COVID-19 pandemic likely permanently increased the delivery of mental health counseling through telehealth, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University. The retrospective analysis was published today in the April issue of the journal Health Affairs. “Our study suggests that telehealth services for mental health counseling expanded significantly and is likely to stay,” said lead author Jane Zhu, M.D., assistant […]

Kuwait bans Tamil film ‘Beast’ over anti-Pakistan Sentiments

Vijay Chandrasekhar’s upcoming film, Beast, has been banned in Pakistan for allegedly portraying Muslims as terrorists. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala reported that the Nelson Dilipkumar directorial was banned by Kuwait’s Ministry of Information, however, its government has not disclosed a reason behind the ban. Critics have speculated that the decision hails from the film’s “portrayal of Muslims” and its “anti-Pakistan […]

FSA publishes list of permitted CBD products

The UK has become the first country in the world to regulate the market for safe, oral cannabidiol (CBD) products with the release on 31st March of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) public list of cannabinoid (CBD) products permitted for sale to consumers. Publication of the list represents a key step in the path to full authorisation, expected in 2023. […]

Why Rashmika Mandanna is Famous & Popular

South Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna is a name that everyone constantly talks about. Within a short space of time in Indian cinema, Rashmika Mandanna established herself as a famed and most desirable actress. Rashmika made an instant impression from the moment she made her debut. The film Pushpa: The Rise (2021) elevated her to a whole new level. The South Indian sensation […]

Pandemic lockdowns had severe mental health consequences for women in the developing world

While potentially crucial to preventing the spread of COVID-19, lockdowns are associated with increased rates of depression and anxiety as well as food insecurity among women in India and other parts of the developing world, according to a new research. The study from the University of California San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy finds that women whose social […]