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Exposure to neighborhood violence linked to unmet health needs and increased care utilization in children

A new collaborative study between Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, University of Pennsylvania, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia finds exposure to neighborhood violence among children was associated with unmet health needs and increased acute care utilization.

28 Feb 2024

How can food influence the severity of menopausal hot flashes?

Mechanisms and nutrients related to menopause hot flashes.

28 Feb 2024

Psychosocial interventions show promise for managing non-physiological menopausal symptoms

Interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), could be an effective treatment option for menopause-related mood symptoms, memory and concentration problems, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

27 Feb 2024

Understanding giggle incontinence: Causes, symptoms, and management

Giggle incontinence, a unique form of laughter-induced urinary incontinence, primarily affects children without other urological disorders, with treatment options including urotherapy, biofeedback, and methylphenidate.

27 Feb 2024

GENERATE study: Remote genetic education boosts testing rates for inherited cancer risk

Even as it's become clear that an inherited susceptibility to some cancers is more common than once thought, genetic testing of family members of cancer patients hasn't increased as much as experts had hoped.

27 Feb 2024

Forest bathing boosts youth mental health in urban environments

Youth mental health in urban environments is significantly better when more nature is incorporated into city design.

27 Feb 2024

Study links poor sleep with muscle dysmorphia symptoms in adolescents and young adults

Getting enough sleep is crucial for our body to maintain vital health functions and is especially important for the growth and development of adolescents and young adults.

27 Feb 2024

Smartphone addiction fuels loneliness and reduces well-being, study finds

How loneliness mediates the link between excessive smartphone use or addiction.

27 Feb 2024

UK lags in cancer treatment compared to other countries

People in the UK were treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy less often than in comparable countries and faced long waits for treatments, according to two new studies published in The Lancet Oncology.

26 Feb 2024

Research unveils major discovery in gut-brain axis communication

The mechanisms by which antidepressants and other emotion-focused medications work could be reconsidered due to an important new breakthrough in the understanding of how the gut communicates with the brain.

26 Feb 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps prevent postpartum mental health challenges in low-resource settings

Results from a large clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health show that an intervention for anxiety provided to pregnant women living in Pakistan significantly reduced the likelihood of the women developing moderate-to-severe anxiety, depression, or both six weeks after birth.

26 Feb 2024

Neuropsychiatric symptoms can be potential predictors of Alzheimer's development

As the years add up, it's common to notice slight changes in our ability to remember and think. Older people who have more marked changes than their peers can be diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

26 Feb 2024

Study finds sharp increase in antidepressant dispensing among adolescents and young adults during COVID-19 pandemic

Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began – particularly among females – a new study finds.

26 Feb 2024

Study shines light on the well-being challenges faced by women in healthcare

Study reviews the well-being of women in healthcare, highlighting the impact of work-life balance, professional autonomy, and supportive environments on their mental health and job satisfaction.

25 Feb 2024

Study links ultra-processed foods to gut health risks

A review in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology synthesizes evidence on the negative impacts of ultra-processed foods and food additives on gut health, linking them to chronic diseases and alterations in the gut microbiome.

25 Feb 2024

Mindfulness buffers against the dark side of digital work

A new study has revealed that employees who are more mindful in the digital workplace are better protected against stress, anxiety and overload.

24 Feb 2024

Study reveals pivotal insights into the progression of Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease, the second most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease, affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 10 million individuals worldwide.

24 Feb 2024

Some stroke patients experience more fatigue and daytime sleep

Some people feel worse than others after a stroke. Stroke patients with cognitive and emotional problems tend to experience fatigue more often and sleep more during the day, according to recent research.

23 Feb 2024

Delta opioid receptor agonist reduces anxiety-like behavior in mice

Anxiety-related disorders can have a profound impact on the mental health and quality of life of affected individuals.

22 Feb 2024

UNC Lineberger selected as one of the research site for NCI's Cancer Screening Research Network

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center has been selected as one of nine national research sites for the National Cancer Institute's (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, newly launched Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN), which will evaluate promising and emerging cancer screening technologies.

21 Feb 2024

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Exposure to neighborhood violence linked to unmet health needs and increased care utilization in children

How can food influence the severity of menopausal hot flashes?

Psychosocial interventions show promise for managing non-physiological menopausal symptoms

Understanding giggle incontinence: Causes, symptoms, and management

GENERATE study: Remote genetic education boosts testing rates for inherited cancer risk

Forest bathing boosts youth mental health in urban environments

Study links poor sleep with muscle dysmorphia symptoms in adolescents and young adults

Smartphone addiction fuels loneliness and reduces well-being, study finds

UK lags in cancer treatment compared to other countries

Research unveils major discovery in gut-brain axis communication

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps prevent postpartum mental health challenges in low-resource settings

Neuropsychiatric symptoms can be potential predictors of Alzheimer's development

Study finds sharp increase in antidepressant dispensing among adolescents and young adults during COVID-19 pandemic

Study shines light on the well-being challenges faced by women in healthcare

Study links ultra-processed foods to gut health risks

Mindfulness buffers against the dark side of digital work

Study reveals pivotal insights into the progression of Parkinson's disease

Some stroke patients experience more fatigue and daytime sleep

Delta opioid receptor agonist reduces anxiety-like behavior in mice

UNC Lineberger selected as one of the research site for NCI's Cancer Screening Research Network

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