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Cognitive challenges rise sharply among younger adults in the U.S.

A growing number of U.S. adults-particularly those under 40-are reporting serious challenges with memory, concentration and decision-making, according to a new study published in the September 24, 2025, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

24 Sep 2025

Menopause found to shape initial symptoms and comorbidities in multiple sclerosis

New research presented today at the 41st Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS 2025) reveals that menopause may significantly influence how multiple sclerosis (MS) first presents in women, as well as the types of associated health conditions they experience.

24 Sep 2025

New diagnostic methods and treatments needed to fight against Alzheimer's disease

The diagnosis and medical treatment of Alzheimer's disease, a condition that according to leading researchers in the field should be treated, has now advanced significantly.

24 Sep 2025

Early warning signs of MS appear years before diagnosis and affect all communities in similar ways

A major UK study has revealed that the early warning signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) - including pain, mood changes, and neurological symptoms such as numbness and tingling – may appear years before diagnosis and affect all communities in similar ways.

24 Sep 2025

Trump claims ‘no downside’ to avoiding Tylenol during pregnancy. He’s wrong.

Obstetricians have long advised their pregnant patients that Tylenol is the safest option to reduce fever or pain. President Donald Trump stood before a national audience on Sept. 22 and contradicted that.

24 Sep 2025

Mindfulness meditation may help treat people with depression and Internet gaming disorder

Mindfulness meditation may help people struggling with concurrent depression and Internet gaming disorder, according to a study. Guang-Heng Dong and colleagues treated 59 people with depression and Internet gaming disorder (IGD)-which is characterized by excessive and dysregulated video game playing.

23 Sep 2025

Scheduling combined visits improves wellness care and reduces no shows

A recurrent barrier to Medicare annual wellness visits, which provide preventative medicine guidance for older and disabled patients, occurs when patients introduce medical concerns to physicians during these preventative visits.

23 Sep 2025

Dental care habits predict broader preventive health behaviors in college students

For undergraduates, a trip to the dentist can reflect more than oral health. Those who kept up with dental exams were also more likely to schedule eye and physical exams, carry health insurance, and rate their overall health more positively, according to new study.

23 Sep 2025

SNAP benefit reductions increase food and financial hardship for families

A new study found that families experienced greater difficulty affording adequate food and household expenses after states began to lift emergency SNAP benefits that were provided to families at the start of the pandemic.

22 Sep 2025

Brain wave coordination explains how each hemisphere shares visual information

The brain divides vision between its two hemispheres-what's on your left is processed by your right hemisphere and vice versa-but your experience with every bike or bird that you see zipping by is seamless.

22 Sep 2025

Study sheds light on how inadequate sleep in teens can contribute to cycles of violence

Mass General Brigham study also finds link to violent behaviors such as carrying a weapon, highlighting the vicious cycle between lack of sleep and violence.

22 Sep 2025

Psychological distress after a heart attack emerges as a critical risk factor for heart health

Many people experience one or more types of psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, psychosocial stress or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), after a heart attack, which can affect their physical recovery and long-term heart health, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement, published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

22 Sep 2025

Can exercise help rewire the brain against internet addiction?

Footbike training boosts neural inhibitory control in students with internet addiction, highlighting its potential in enhancing focus and self-regulation.

22 Sep 2025

WHO's new report highlights the urgent need to address NCDs and mental health

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled "Saving lives, spending less", revealing that an additional investment of just US$3 per person annually in tackling noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) could yield economic benefits of up to US$1 trillion by 2030.

19 Sep 2025

Vitamin D and multivitamins in pregnancy may be linked to lower ADHD and ASD traits

Maternal intake of vitamin D and multivitamins during pregnancy may lower ADHD and autism traits in children, emphasizing the role of nutrition in development.

19 Sep 2025

Can eating style affect how well GLP-1 drugs control diabetes and weight?

Research indicates that external eating behavior is a key predictor of weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients receiving GLP-1 receptor agonists.

19 Sep 2025

Hyperemesis gravidarum associated with increased neuropsychiatric disorders in pregnancy

The largest study on pregnant women with excessive nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) has identified increased risks of numerous neuropsychiatric and mental health outcomes.

18 Sep 2025

Climate change is already driving heat mortality and massive economic losses

Researchers systematically identified just 20 studies directly linking human-driven climate change to specific health impacts and deaths worldwide. They estimate tens of billions in annual economic losses and warn of inequities in research leadership and data coverage.

18 Sep 2025

Outdoor walking programs cut frailty in older adults

Findings indicate that while outdoor walking reduces frailty in older adults, maintaining these gains necessitates continuous, diverse intervention approaches.

18 Sep 2025

Type 2 diabetes accelerates accumulation of chronic diseases across age groups

New research being presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Vienna (15-19 Sept), reveals type 2 diabetes (T2D) as a critical factor in chronic disease accumulation, particularly during the early stages.

17 Sep 2025

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Cognitive challenges rise sharply among younger adults in the U.S.

Menopause found to shape initial symptoms and comorbidities in multiple sclerosis

New diagnostic methods and treatments needed to fight against Alzheimer's disease

Early warning signs of MS appear years before diagnosis and affect all communities in similar ways

Trump claims ‘no downside’ to avoiding Tylenol during pregnancy. He’s wrong.

Mindfulness meditation may help treat people with depression and Internet gaming disorder

Scheduling combined visits improves wellness care and reduces no shows

Dental care habits predict broader preventive health behaviors in college students

SNAP benefit reductions increase food and financial hardship for families

Brain wave coordination explains how each hemisphere shares visual information

Study sheds light on how inadequate sleep in teens can contribute to cycles of violence

Psychological distress after a heart attack emerges as a critical risk factor for heart health

Can exercise help rewire the brain against internet addiction?

WHO's new report highlights the urgent need to address NCDs and mental health

Vitamin D and multivitamins in pregnancy may be linked to lower ADHD and ASD traits

Can eating style affect how well GLP-1 drugs control diabetes and weight?

Hyperemesis gravidarum associated with increased neuropsychiatric disorders in pregnancy

Climate change is already driving heat mortality and massive economic losses

Outdoor walking programs cut frailty in older adults

Type 2 diabetes accelerates accumulation of chronic diseases across age groups

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