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Sexual harassment prevalent among new doctors in their first year, study reveals

More than half of all new doctors face some form of sexual harassment in their first year on the job, including nearly three-quarters of all new female doctors and a third of males, a new study finds.

22 Mar 2024

Study suggests treating anxiety and depression significantly reduces ER visits and rehospitalizations among heart disease patients

A new study looks at this area in order to provide evidence for key recommendations in the treatment of such patients.

22 Mar 2024

AI-based conversational agents show promise in young people's mental health interventions

Fully automated conversational agents (CAs)-mediated interventions for the emotional component of mental health among young individuals.

22 Mar 2024

Inhibiting neurons involved in the body's stress response may reduce alcohol use

Neuroscientists at Scripps Research have found that inhibiting neurons involved in the body's stress response may reduce alcohol consumption in people who have both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD)-;even if they still experience trauma-related anxiety.

21 Mar 2024

Get heart smart: Transforming cardiovascular health through diet and education

The effectiveness of the Get Heart Smart (GHS) program in improving cardiovascular health.

21 Mar 2024

Building a sense of community key to improving people's mental health

University of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to improving people's mental health, particularly in low socio-economic suburbs.

20 Mar 2024

Treatment for anxiety and depression associated with improved heart disease outcomes

Treating anxiety and depression reduced emergency room visits and rehospitalizations among people with heart disease, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

20 Mar 2024

Joint hypermobility linked to longer COVID-19 recovery time

Study shows that individuals with generalized joint hypermobility have a 30% higher risk of not recovering from acute COVID-19, highlighting the need for tailored treatment and care.

20 Mar 2024

Researchers develop a cost-effective method to spatially characterize and map brain epigenomes

An estimated one in six people suffer from a brain disorder worldwide, according to the American Brain Foundation.

20 Mar 2024

Physical activity is directly related to the risk of depression in married women, but not in married men

The association between physical exercise and depression risk among married individuals.

20 Mar 2024

Study examines oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with mental health disorders

A study aiming to examine oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with self-reported mental health disorders was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.

19 Mar 2024

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Study highlights the artichoke's nutritional benefits and its potential to improve cardiovascular health, exhibit neuroprotective effects, and offer antimicrobial properties, emphasizing its value beyond dietary use.

18 Mar 2024

Unmet social needs negatively impact quality of life of dementia patients and caregivers

People with dementia and those who care for them should be screened for loneliness, so providers can find ways to keep them socially connected, according to experts at UC San Francisco and Harvard, who made the recommendations after finding that both groups experienced declines in social well-being as the disease progressed.

18 Mar 2024

Researchers create a method to determine psilocybin and psilocin potency in mushrooms

Since the 1970s, the federal government has listed the active ingredients in mushrooms-;psilocybin and psilocin-;as illegal and having no accepted medical use.

18 Mar 2024

Study highlights cannabis use linked to mental health risks in youth

Review in Epidemiologia examines the negative mental health impacts of cannabis use among young people in Australia and the US, revealing increased risks of depression, anxiety, suicide, psychosis, and cannabis use disorders.

18 Mar 2024

Antipsychotic use during pregnancy not linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties

The use of antipsychotics during pregnancy isn't linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties, UNSW Sydney-led study shows – giving assurance to those concerned about continuing their medications during pregnancy.

18 Mar 2024

Middle-aged adults in the U.S. experience higher levels of loneliness than European counterparts

Middle-aged adults in the U.S. tend to report significantly higher levels of loneliness than their European counterparts, possibly due in part to weaker family ties and greater income inequality, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

18 Mar 2024

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Sexual harassment prevalent among new doctors in their first year, study reveals

Study suggests treating anxiety and depression significantly reduces ER visits and rehospitalizations among heart disease patients

AI-based conversational agents show promise in young people's mental health interventions

Inhibiting neurons involved in the body's stress response may reduce alcohol use

Get heart smart: Transforming cardiovascular health through diet and education

Building a sense of community key to improving people's mental health

Treatment for anxiety and depression associated with improved heart disease outcomes

Joint hypermobility linked to longer COVID-19 recovery time

Researchers develop a cost-effective method to spatially characterize and map brain epigenomes

Physical activity is directly related to the risk of depression in married women, but not in married men

Study examines oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with mental health disorders

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Unmet social needs negatively impact quality of life of dementia patients and caregivers

Researchers create a method to determine psilocybin and psilocin potency in mushrooms

Study highlights cannabis use linked to mental health risks in youth

Antipsychotic use during pregnancy not linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties

Middle-aged adults in the U.S. experience higher levels of loneliness than European counterparts

Low-level laser therapy offers immediate pain relief for Burning Mouth Syndrome patients

New study reveals key differences in Parkinson’s disease progression using real-world data

Innovative interventions combat mental health impacts of climate change

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Depression News and Research

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Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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