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For seniors with hoarding disorder, a support group helps confront stigma and isolation

A dozen people seated around folding tables clap heartily for a beaming woman: She’s donated two 13-gallon garbage bags full of clothes, including several Christmas sweaters and a couple of pantsuits, to a Presbyterian church.

6 Mar 2025

Children's body image perceptions begin to form at age seven

Our perceptions of body image are shaped by what we see from as early as seven years old, according to new research by Durham University (UK).

5 Mar 2025

Childhood adversity timing associated with resilience to anxiety later in life

Research has shown that young people who face adversity such as traumatic or stressful events during brain development are 40% more likely to develop anxiety disorders by adulthood.

5 Mar 2025

Nearly 17 million children affected by parental substance use disorders in the U.S

Nearly 17 million children and adolescents in the United States are estimated to live with a parent who has a substance use disorder, according to a study led by Texas State University, University of Michigan and Wayne State University.

4 Mar 2025

Brain connectivity could predict adolescent substance use risk

Adolescent substance use is a significant predictor of future addiction and related disorders. Understanding neural mechanisms underlying substance use initiation and frequency during adolescence is critical for early prevention and intervention.

3 Mar 2025

Coordinated, community-wide prevention efforts can reduce child sexual abuse rates

The sexual abuse of children affects 15 percent of girls and 8 percent of boys worldwide, incurring high public costs and devastating consequences for its survivors.

3 Mar 2025

UQ clinical study seeks participants with PTSD and complex PTSD

University of Queensland researchers are seeking participants diagnosed with PTSD and complex PTSD for a clinical study aimed at improving understanding of its impacts on the brain and overall well-being.

3 Mar 2025

Impact of lockdown on stress eating

During the first COVID-19 lockdown, researchers of the University of Vienna assessed the influence of stress, mood, and social interactions on "unhealthy" eating habits in nearly 800 participants across Austria, Italy, and Germany. Surprisingly, results showed that negative mood and less social interactions led to a decrease in "unhealthy" food consumption and enjoyment.

28 Feb 2025

Young children rapidly adapt to new social norms during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic had a major and sudden effect on all aspects of life, requiring children and their families to rapidly change their habits and adopt new behaviors to stay healthy.

27 Feb 2025

New 15-minute tool launched to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems

A new 15-minute tool to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems has been launched by researchers from Durham and Oxford universities.

26 Feb 2025

Understanding sex differences in the genetic basis of schizophrenia

A joint research study conducted by the UAB and the UB has analyzed the relation between the genetic risk of having schizophrenia and mild subclinical traits in people of the general population.

26 Feb 2025

Review: Artificial intelligence is shaping the future of diabetes care

The global incidence and prevalence of diabetes continue to rise, increasing rates of associated disability and mortality while imposing a substantial economic burden.

26 Feb 2025

New research calls for updated definition of dyslexia

A new definition of dyslexia is needed to more accurately describe the learning disorder and give those struggling with dyslexia the specific support they require, says new research.

26 Feb 2025

What can bears, tardigrades, and worms teach us about surviving deep space?

Scientists are exploring how animal models—hibernators, extremophiles, and small organisms—can help counteract the health risks of long-duration space travel, using AI-driven monitoring to translate these findings into astronaut solutions.

24 Feb 2025

Optimistic mindsets linked to better health behaviors and well-being

Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? If you rewind to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, chances are you experienced some level of pessimism.

22 Feb 2025

New intervention helps reduce ultra-processed food intake and improve health

Most dietary programs are designed to help people achieve weight loss or adhere to U.S. nutrition guidelines, which currently make no mention of ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

22 Feb 2025

Study links excessive screen time to psychological distress in adolescents

Adolescents who spend more than three hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviors – including playing video games, reading for leisure or spending a lot of time distracted by screens – have a higher risk of facing psychological distress in the future, according to a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

21 Feb 2025