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Stop calling it madness: The truth about mental health and mental illness

It is important to recognise that, just as our physical health changes with time, so does our mental health. It can be good, average, or poor depending on what is happening in our lives. It is a vital part of our overall well-being, affecting how we think, feel, behave, handle stress, relate to other people, and make decisions in daily life.

Nile Post · 6 Aug 2026

FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine - The Hill

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) late Wednesday approved the nation’s first mRNA flu vaccine, manufactured by drugmaker Moderna. The agency approved the shot for two separate age groups: people who are 50 to 64 years old, and people 65 years and older.…

The Hill · 6 Aug 2026