Depression is NOT a chemical imbalance caused by the brain new study finds

Contrary to the idea pushed by certain pharmaceutical companies a recent study has found that depression is not a chemical imbalance.

In fact half of the population who suffers from depression report not seeing positive results after taking antidepressant medication. They also experienced negative side effects and a lack of improvement of the quality of their life.

Findings of FDA trials revealed an inflated publication bias of the efficiency of anti depressant drugs. Meaning that some pharmaceutical drug companies have exaggerated how well their product actually works.

There is inconsistency in evidence to prove that serotonin imbalance causes depression even after an extensive review. In effect invalidating that hypothesis.

Rather, traumatic life events have been linked to depression. This implies an environmental cause rather than a chemical imbalance.

In conclusion treating depression is not a one size fits all issue.

Black Children In Low Income Communities at RISK for LEAD POISONING in school

Recent research has shown that Black children in segregated/ low income communities are at high risk for led poisoning in school.

According to the CDC exposure to lead can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth, and development, along with behavioral, learning, hearing, and speech problems. Prevent Children’s Exposure to Lead

For children there is no “safe” level of exposure to lead. A study has found that nearly 26,000 Black school children with increased blood lead levels living in low income communities scored lower than other race groups on the SAT test.

The lack of funding in/ for Black communities has had devastating health effects on the community for years. This remains a perverse issue.

It’s gettin’ hot In here! Extreme heat belt projected to be on the way due to climate change.

It has been estimated that by 2053 millions of Americans could be facing extremely hot temperatures due to climate change. A heat belt to be exact

A heat belt is defined as the temperature on the National Heat Index categorized as  “extreme danger”.  That means temperatures of 125 degrees Fahrenheit and above!

By 2023 8.1 million U.S. residents will be effected by these scorching temperatures.

In just 3 decades it’s been estimated that 107.6 million people will have to endure the heat belt.

Experts are alarmed at the number of days the heat will persist.