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Released: 4-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Study reveals new genetic link between anorexia nervosa and being an early riser
Massachusetts General Hospital

Research indicates that the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is associated with being an early riser, unlike many other disorders that tend to be evening-based such as depression, binge eating disorder and schizophrenia.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 2:00 PM EST
Starting a family with the help of science: The latest research in Fertility
Newswise

Find the latest research and features on fertility in the Fertility News Source on Newswise.

       
Newswise: Research makes important discovery about pulmonary sequelae after COVID-19 infection
Released: 4-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Research makes important discovery about pulmonary sequelae after COVID-19 infection
MELISA Institute

A collaborative study led by Dr. Estefanía Nova-Lamperti of the Universidad de Concepción, Dr. Gonzalo Labarca of Harvard University, and Mauricio Hernández, of MELISA Institute, and which included the participation of researchers from leading academic institutions, sought to identify the sequelae associated with long-term pulmonary dysfunction (L-PDD) in patients with COVID-19.

Released: 3-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Women from low socio-economic backgrounds see themselves as less talented
University of Vienna

Women from low socio-economic backgrounds consider themselves to be less talented than all other groups – even if they show the same performance levels. This is shown by a new study led by Christina Bauer at the University of Vienna.

Released: 3-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Job ads with wide pay ranges can deter applicants
Washington State University

As more states require employers to list compensation on job ads, a trending strategy to use very wide pay ranges could potentially harm recruitment, according to a Washington State University study.

Newswise: Mount Sinai Study Shows That Human Beliefs About Drugs Could Have Dose-Dependent Effects on the Brain
Released: 3-Jan-2024 10:45 AM EST
Mount Sinai Study Shows That Human Beliefs About Drugs Could Have Dose-Dependent Effects on the Brain
Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai researchers have shown for the first time that a person’s beliefs related to drugs can influence their own brain activity and behavioral responses in a way comparable to the dose-dependent effects of pharmacology.

Newswise: Memory, brain function, and behavior: exploring the intricate connection through fear memories
Released: 3-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Memory, brain function, and behavior: exploring the intricate connection through fear memories
Boston University

In a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston University neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez and collaborators offers a unique perspective.

Newswise: Maximizing exercise benefits to improve mental health
Released: 2-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Maximizing exercise benefits to improve mental health
Iowa State University

Researchers at Iowa State want to know whether different types and doses of exercise can improve mental health, either on their own or integrated into treatment plans. Two concurrent research projects funded by the National Institute of Mental Health will help fill in the gaps.

   
Newswise: FSU expert pitch: Dry January strategies and benefits you might not have considered
Released: 30-Dec-2023 6:05 PM EST
FSU expert pitch: Dry January strategies and benefits you might not have considered
Florida State University

Taking a break from drinking alcohol even for just one month can lead to surprising and significant improvements in both physical and mental health, according to Jennifer Steiner, an assistant professor at Florida State University.

Released: 27-Dec-2023 8:05 AM EST
Doctor's Tips To Make New Year Resolutions Stick
Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH

As we anticipate the ringing in of 2024, many of us will commit to healthy resolutions but will end up changing our tune before January is even over. In fact, some have dubbed the second Friday in January as ‘Quitters’ Day.’ Studies show that of the 41% of Americans who make a resolution, only about 9% keep them through the end of the year.

Newswise: Finding Hope, Meaning This Holiday Season
Released: 26-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Finding Hope, Meaning This Holiday Season
Cedars-Sinai

Wars abroad. Struggles at home, including record-setting inflation and political polarization. Although the holiday season can trigger a range of emotions, this year may feel especially challenging.

Released: 26-Dec-2023 8:50 AM EST
Penn Medicine researchers uncover unexpected molecular pattern in Fragile X Syndrome
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Researchers have found new disrupted genes and an unexpected molecular pattern—dubbed BREACHes—related to Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), a genetic disorder estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to impact about 1 in 7,000 males about 1 in 11,000 females.

Newswise: UTHealth Houston researchers find link between lonely veterans and firearm purchases
Released: 22-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
UTHealth Houston researchers find link between lonely veterans and firearm purchases
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

A study led by principal investigator Alexander Testa, PhD, assistant professor, and co-investigator Jack Tsai, PhD, professor, from the Department of Management, Policy and Community Health with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, was published recently in Social Science & Medicine.

18-Dec-2023 4:05 PM EST
Sleep deprivation makes us less happy, more anxious
American Psychological Association (APA)

Sleep loss does more than just make us tired. It can undermine our emotional functioning, decrease positive moods and put us at higher risk for anxiety symptoms, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association that synthesized more than 50 years of research on sleep deprivation and mood.

Newswise: Trauma survivor support reduces return trips to hospital
Released: 21-Dec-2023 8:50 AM EST
Trauma survivor support reduces return trips to hospital
Ohio State University

If hospitals consistently and comprehensively support trauma survivors with mental health needs, including after they’re discharged, the survivors are less likely to find themselves back in the hospital in crisis, a new study has found.

Released: 20-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Does losing a parent during childhood contribute to separation anxiety and anxious attachment in women?
Wiley

Women who lost a parent early in life may be more likely to experience separation anxiety with romantic partners during adulthood, according to a study published in Stress and Health. In addition to feeling distressed when separated from their partners, these women may also experience anxious attachment, or worry that significant others will not be available at times of need.

Released: 20-Dec-2023 3:05 AM EST
Telepsychiatry failed to replace in-person counseling during the pandemic
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Because of the lockdown during the pandemic, mentally ill patients could not get in-person psychiatric counseling on a regular basis.

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Released: 19-Dec-2023 4:05 PM EST
UM School of Medicine Review Highlights Rise in Psychiatric Disorders Linked to Increased Cannabis Use
University of Maryland School of Medicine

The widespread use of cannabis (marijuana) and its increased potency are associated with a rise in cannabis-related psychiatric conditions, according to a new University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) review article that was recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. It highlights the urgent need for doctors to screen for and treat patients who are experiencing symptoms of cannabis use disorder, which means they are experiencing significant problems from their use of the drug.

18-Dec-2023 6:30 AM EST
Nearly 30% of caregivers for severe stroke survivors experience psychological distress
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Nearly 30% of caregivers of severe stroke patients experience high levels of anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress during the first year after the patient leaves the hospital.

Released: 19-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Childhood trauma increases risk of chronic pain in adulthood, research to-date highlights
Taylor & Francis

Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or neglect, either alone or combined with other types of childhood trauma, increases the risk of chronic pain and related disability in adulthood, according to new research.

Newswise: New Study Explores How Young People With Early-Onset Psychosis View Substance Use and Interventions
Released: 19-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
New Study Explores How Young People With Early-Onset Psychosis View Substance Use and Interventions
Southern Methodist University

A new study led by SMU medical and psychological anthropologist Neely Myers indicates that while young people diagnosed with early psychosis understand the importance of discontinuing use of substances like cannabis, many are ambivalent about stopping.

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Released: 18-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Prescrição de contato com a natureza para a saúde física e mental
Mayo Clinic

Alimentar-se corretamente e praticar exercícios físicos são maneiras importantes para uma pessoa manter-se saudável física e mentalmente. Ao invés de sair do sofá e subir em uma esteira ergométrica, considere sair ao ar livre e aproveitar os benefícios para a saúde proporcionados pelo contato com a natureza.

Released: 18-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Recetar la naturaleza para la salud mental y física
Mayo Clinic

Alimentarse bien y hacer ejercicio son maneras importantes de mantenerse saludable mental y físicamente. En lugar de levantarse del sillón y subirse a la cinta de marcha, quizás quiera considerar salir al aire libre y aprovechar los beneficios para la salud que ofrece pasar tiempo en la naturaleza.

Newswise: UTSW expert: Resilience strategies can help avert holiday blues
Released: 18-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
UTSW expert: Resilience strategies can help avert holiday blues
UT Southwestern Medical Center

While the holiday season can bring joy to people of all ages, it also leaves many feeling depressed and lonely.

Newswise: Early-life diseases linked to lifelong childlessness
Released: 18-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Early-life diseases linked to lifelong childlessness
University of Oxford

Led by Aoxing Liu and senior authors Melinda Mills, Andrea Ganna and an international team, the study examined the link between 414 early-life diseases and lifetime childlessness in over 2.5 million individuals born in Finland and Sweden.

Released: 18-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Psychedelic psilocybin-assisted therapy reduces depressive symptoms in adults with cancer and depression
Wiley

Results from a phase II clinical trial indicate that psilocybin, a hallucinogenic chemical found in certain mushrooms of the genus Psiloybe, may benefit individuals with cancer and major depression.

Newswise: Blood Testing Identifies Biomarkers of Suicidal Thoughts
Released: 15-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Blood Testing Identifies Biomarkers of Suicidal Thoughts
University of California San Diego

Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that people with depression and suicidal ideation have compounds in their blood that could help identify people at higher risk of becoming suicidal. They also found sex-based differences in how depression impacts metabolism.

11-Dec-2023 6:05 PM EST
Automated Insomnia Intervention Found to Improve Both Sleep and Hazardous Alcohol Use
Research Society on Alcoholism

An online treatment for insomnia may improve both sleep and problem drinking patterns in people who drink heavily, according to a study in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.

     
Newswise: Substance-Abuse Stigma Impedes Treatment in Various Ways, Scientists Say
Released: 15-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
Substance-Abuse Stigma Impedes Treatment in Various Ways, Scientists Say
Association for Psychological Science

Addiction is one of society’s most misunderstood and rebuked health conditions. That stigma discourages many people from seeking treatment for substance dependence, according to a new scientific report.

Released: 15-Dec-2023 9:05 AM EST
Vets4Warriors Launches Inspirational PSA Campaign
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Vets4Warriors announced the launch of a powerful PSA campaign in cities across the country, aimed at destigmatizing mental health challenges and providing unwavering support for active-duty or transitioning service members, veterans, and their families.

Released: 14-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
مايو كلينك سؤال وجواب: تغيرات ومخاوف في مرحلة ما قبل انقطاع الطمث
Mayo Clinic

السادة مايو كلينك: أنا عمري 41 سنة، وفي موعدي الطبي السابق بقسم صحة المرأة، أخبروني أنني في مرحلة ما قبل انقطاع الطمث. ما معنى ذلك بالضبط؟ أنا لم أعاني من أية أعراض. ماذا أتوقع؟ هل يجب أن أفعل أي شيء للاستعداد لذلك؟

Released: 14-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
Physical and social activities promote healthy brain aging
University of Zurich

Physical exercise is associated with a variety of positive health aspects. Numerous studies have shown that regular physical activity has a preventive effect on cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure and obesity.

Released: 14-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
Perguntas e respostas da Mayo Clinic: Transições e preocupações em relação à perimenopausa
Mayo Clinic

ESTIMADA MAYO CLINIC: Tenho 41 anos e fui informada em minha última consulta de saúde da mulher que estava na perimenopausa. O que isso significa exatamente? Não tenho nenhum sintoma. O que deve acontecer daqui para frente? Há algo que eu deveria fazer para me preparar?

Newswise: Trauma Doesn’t Take a Holiday
Released: 14-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Trauma Doesn’t Take a Holiday
Cedars-Sinai

The winter holiday season is a time to slow down, relax, and enjoy time with family and friends. That is, unless you’re a trauma surgeon.

Released: 14-Dec-2023 8:00 AM EST
Menstrual cycles affect day-to-day suicide risk, UIC researchers find
University of Illinois Chicago

Patients with a history of suicidality experience increased risk in the days surrounding menstruation

   
14-Nov-2023 1:00 PM EST
Early research shows Gen Z perceives more dangers in life than previous generations
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

As presented at the 2023 Society for Risk Analysis Annual Conference, Gabriel Rubin from Montclair State University conducted 40 interviews with members of Gen Z (as of publication) in an ongoing study about risk factors that have led to the current mental health crisis in young people.

Newswise: Case Western Reserve University lecturer partnering with Peace Corps to support Ukrainian university students amidst war
Released: 13-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Case Western Reserve University lecturer partnering with Peace Corps to support Ukrainian university students amidst war
Case Western Reserve University

As the war in Ukraine continues to devastate communities, a Case Western Reserve University lecturer is partnering with the Peace Corps to help students there learn how to manage the intense emotions of the conflict.

10-Dec-2023 5:05 AM EST
Stressors Linked to Increased Drinking College Students during COVID Pandemic, Differ by Race
Research Society on Alcoholism

College students reporting increased mental distress during the pandemic also reported greater quantity and frequency of alcohol use, and distress was linked to certain pandemic-related factors which differed by race.

     
Released: 12-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Feeling lonely? Chances are you lost both social support, personal control
University of Michigan

While the holiday season typically brings joy, cheer and celebration, a significant number of people feel lonely.

   
Released: 12-Dec-2023 7:05 AM EST
Health impacts of abuse more extensive than previously thought, research says
University of Birmingham

People who have been subject to abuse are more likely to experience physical and mental health effects than previously thought, according to a new study.

Released: 12-Dec-2023 7:05 AM EST
Inclusive content, peer support, media information literacy can combat health misinformation spread to adolescents on social media
Boston University School of Public Health

Social media has become one of the main sources of information for youth, a population that on average engages with platforms such as TikTok and Instagram for nearly five hours per day.



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