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☆ For adults, autism diagnosis can unlock a new life
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Matt Villano | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Jesse Grant/Getty ImagesFor some, an adult autism diagnosis is an inflection point — the moment in which a clearer and more fulfilling existence starts anew. Whatever the perspective, an adult autism diagnosis is an identity builder, instantaneously minting new members of the growing autism community. How to get help Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. “This is why a diagnosis can be so important.”An autism diagnosis can be everythingAdults are seeking formal autism diagnoses in record numbers, according to providers and practitioners who specialize in autism. “Getting an autism diagnosis, becoming part of the autism community, has completely recontextualized my life,” said Sellergren, who was diagnosed in 2021 at age 44.

Persons: CNN — John Frizzell, David Hume, ”, Frizzell, Beavis, John Frizzell, Jesse Grant, —, Lindsay Naeder, Michael Chez, Ingrid Boveda, Boveda, ‘, Quinten Harvey, ” Harvey, “, Vanessa Bal, Bal, neurodivergence, Autism, Naeder, Ed Asner, Spencer Harte, Harte, I’m, ” Harte, “ I’m, Bird Sellergren, Sellergren, ” Matt Villano Organizations: CNN, “, US Centers for Disease Control, Autism, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, Autism Society, Research, Sutter Institute for Medical Research, Harvey Psychological Services, Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Applied, Professional, Rutgers, Team, Hollywood Locations: United States, Sacramento , California, Salt Lake City, neurodivergence, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Northern California, whalehead.com

☆ Counting sheep: Who came up with this old sleep tip, and does it work?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Does counting sheep work? So does counting sheep really help you fall asleep? “Something as mundane as counting sheep usually does not do the trick,” she said. Remember what happened, how you felt and let yourself bask in those good feelings to encourage sleep, Harvey said. Doing so can get it out of your head before your head hits the pillow, allowing sleep to come without counting sheep.

Persons: CNN —, —, I’ve, Messer Azzolino, …, Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, Quixote, Disciplina, Don Quixote ” —, Panza, you’ll, Allison Harvey, ”, Harvey, “, ” Harvey, didn’t, savoring Organizations: CNN, Hulton, Research, University of California, Oxford University Locations: ”, Berkeley

HOUSTON (AP) — The challenges facing Houston’s next mayor are familiar to many big cities: crime, crumbling infrastructure, budget shortfalls and a lack of affordable housing. “This (new) mayor comes along at a time when the city is doing well, though the city faces issues,” said Bob Harvey, president and CEO of the Greater Houston Partnership, a local business group. They highlight what they see as Houston’s failings while touting it as an international city teeming with diversity. Others in contention are former head of Houston’s public transit system Gilbert Garcia, attorney Lee Kaplan, Houston City Councilman Robert Gallegos and former council members Jack Christie and M.J. Khan. The city’s challenges are due in part to its explosive growth over the past decade.

Persons: Houston’s, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sen, John Whitmire, ”, Bob Harvey, Houston, Sylvester Turner, Gilbert Garcia, Lee Kaplan, Robert Gallegos, Jack Christie, M.J, Khan, ” Garcia, Garcia, Greg Abbott, Troy Finner, Patrick Jankowski, Bill King, Brandon Rottinghaus, Jackson Lee, Johnny Mata, “, ” Mata, Jankowski, Harvey, ” Harvey, Juan, Lozano Organizations: HOUSTON, U.S . Rep, Texas Legislature, Texas Democrats, Greater Houston Partnership, Houston, Republican Gov, Houston Police, pothole, University, Greater Houston Coalition for Justice Locations: November’s, U.S, Houston, Texas, Houston City, Harris County, America

☆ Ghostwriter Returns With an A.I. Travis Scott Song, and Industry Allies
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Joe Coscarelli | More About Joe Coscarelli | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The mostly original song, “Heart on My Sleeve,” was promptly removed from official streaming services, even as experts acknowledged that its use of A.I. Throughout the aftermath, Ghostwriter stayed silent — at least in public. Behind the scenes, however, the shadowy act and its team were making overtures to the very industry figures “Heart on My Sleeve” had unnerved. “When you start seeing A.I. involved in something so creative and so cool, relevant and of-the-moment, it immediately starts you thinking, ‘OK, where is this going?

Persons: Drake, ”, “, ” Harvey Mason Jr, A.I Organizations: Recording Academy, Academy

☆ STIs are on the rise in the US. A pill taken after sex could help slow them down
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Yet recent research suggests that one pill of the drug can be effective in preventing such infections among men who have sex with men if taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex. He added that any guidance from the CDC will help “fill gaps,” provide direction to clinics and offer a framework for using doxyPEP for STI prevention. “Drug resistance when taking doxyPEP is currently being studied in people using this treatment for STI prevention. “There are still many STI prevention and treatment gaps left to fill. “In STI prevention, we’ve been relying on tools that are decades, sometimes centuries old.

Persons: Dr, Jonathan Mermin, ”, doxyPEP, Stephanie Cohen, “, “ We’re, ” Cohen, ” David C, Harvey, ” Harvey, DoxyPEP, someone’s, Annie Luetkemeyer, gonorrhea, ” Luetkemeyer, Connie Celum, Kenya Medical Research Institute —, Jenell Stewart, Stewart, ” Stewart, Suneer Chander, Wisp, ” Chander, Sanjay Gupta, Mermin, Deidre McPhillips Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC’s National Center, HIV, CDC, San Francisco Department of Public Health, California Department of Public Health, San Francisco Department of Public, National Coalition, STD, “, New England, of Medicine, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, UCSF, University of Washington, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Hennepin Healthcare, University of Minnesota, PEP, Food and Drug Administration, CNN Health Locations: United States, San Francisco, Seattle, King County, Washington, Kenya, Hennepin

“Mission Hospital used to be where everyone would go if they wanted good care,” Jaquins said, reflecting on her previous experiences with the health care system. Sue Fischer is a longtime HCA employee who’s concerned about patient care in her facility. “We were a great system as Mission Health and we’re an even better system as HCA Mission Health,” she said. “Delays in care is the biggest patient care issue I see because of staffing,” Hernandez said. According to the CMS ranking system, Mission Hospital currently holds an above-average overall quality rating — four stars out of a possible five.

☆ 8 best flat irons to shop in 2022, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +13 min

We also gathered their recommendations for the best flat irons to shop. Ceramic vs. tourmaline vs. titanium flat ironsThe three most common flat iron plates are ceramic, tourmaline and titanium. When the metal beneath — usually aluminum — is exposed, it can cause damage to your hair, according to Bertin. Best flat irons to shop in 2022We consulted experts about what to look for when shopping for a good flat iron and highlighted their recommendations below with varying plate types and sizes for different hair types and textures. Our experts agreed that flat irons should equip a button or knob that easily displays the temperature you’re using, rather than limited settings.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo: Has Portuguese star ruined his legacy after TV interview slamming Manchester United?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

It is no secret that the Portuguese superstar has not enjoyed a fairytale reunion with Manchester United ever since he returned to Old Trafford last year. Since trying to force a move away from United over the summer, Ronaldo has featured sparingly, only making 16 appearances for the Red Devils. “He thinks he is [bigger than Ten Hag] and in the footballing world he is, but at Manchester United right now he’s not. Manchester United beat Fulham on Sunday, taking the club to fifth place in the Premier League table. In that statement, the club said: “Manchester United notes the media coverage regarding an interview by Cristiano Ronaldo.

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