[ad_1] It hardly seems like a dainty teacup poodle and a wrinkly Neapolitan mastiff could belong to the same species, much less the same subspecies. But both are Canis lupus familiaris, the beloved domestic dog. A member of the family Canidae — along with wolves, foxes, coyotes and jackals — dogs have been human companions ...

[ad_1] Hattiesburg, Mississippi (WDAM) – Physicians from across Mississippi met with medical students from William Cary University for the first-ever conference on rural health care. Organizers of the inaugural Rural Health Summit at WCU hope to improve care in areas such as diabetes and mental health. The event started on Friday night and ended on ...

[ad_1] Corpus Christi, Texas — Pickleball Suicide Awareness Tournament was held today. The event was packed with pickleballs, tennis and tamales to raise awareness to prevent suicide. The nonprofit organized the event specifically to normalize the conversation about suicide with tournament fun. Amy Phelan, MHID Communications Manager, told 3NEWS: The Pickle Ball Tournament was the ...

[ad_1] The world is facing a maternal health crisis. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 810 women die each day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Her two-thirds of these deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. In Rwanda, one of the leading causes of maternal mortality is infected caesarean wounds. A multidisciplinary team ...

[ad_1] Zach Bullock, in his early twenties, was a small-town New Hampshire police officer who responded to a 911 call about a man threatening suicide by jumping into rush hour traffic on Interstate 93. Bullock, the only officer at the scene, was able to talk the man out of harm’s way. After flicking the man ...

[ad_1] Indie pop R&B star Arlo Parks took to Twitter to cancel a string of shows in the US, writing, “I’m broken.” Parks began her U.S. career earlier this month, but recently canceled eight tour dates from September 14th to September 24th to preserve her mental health. The British artist said her mental health had ...

[ad_1] More than 500 people have attended community baby showers in the past. Marnie Jackson of the Department of Health says the event was created to educate families about staying safe while babies sleep. Families also learn about the resources available from conception through the child’s first birthday. Families will not only enjoy free meals ...

[ad_1] WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – Westerville community members gathered Saturday for Night of Hope, a family-run event that raises mental health awareness. Hosted by the Westerville Education Challenge (WEC), the run is being held for the first time. The 5K race runners took off just after 6pm for the first of three runs on Saturday. ...