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Microplastics found to bioaccumulate in every organ of mice

Plastics - in particular, microplastics - are among the most pervasive pollutants on the planet, finding their way into the air, water systems and food chains around the world.

29 Aug 2023

£5 million awarded to 12 projects aimed at tackling fatal drug overdoses

12 projects awarded a share of £5 million to reduce rates of fatal drug overdoses, as part of Vaccine Taskforce style approach to tackle health challenges.

29 Aug 2023

An update on the health benefits of olive oil

Researchers summarize recent evidence on the clinical impact of olive oil on human health.

29 Aug 2023

Study finds evidence of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in many patients with postviral syndrome

Researchers investigated immunologic and clinical findings indicative of SARS-CoV-2 exposure among individuals with postviral syndrome.

29 Aug 2023

Is alcohol exposure before and during pregnancy associated with reduced longitudinal fetal growth?

The association between exposure to alcohol in pregnancy and longitudinal growth.

29 Aug 2023

Online test nails early Alzheimer's diagnosis with biomarker precision

Researchers have developed a novel digital cognitive testing platform, using the Oxford Cognitive Testing Portal, that correlates with serological biomarkers to accurately measure cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's patients. The study highlights the platform's effectiveness in capturing subtle signs of impairment, potentially revolutionizing early diagnosis and tracking of Alzheimer's disease.

28 Aug 2023

Adolescence stress exposure impacts rodent brain development and behavior

Adolescence stress exposure in rodents can lead to reduced hippocampal cell proliferation, neuroplasticity, and cognitive impairments, as well as increased depressive-like behaviors. These effects may persist into adulthood but with variable impact.

27 Aug 2023

UK Biobank Dementia Risk Score outperforms other widely used scores

A new dementia risk score, which draws on 11 mostly modifiable risk factors, identifies people at risk—from mid-life onwards—of developing the disease within the next 14 years, suggests a large long-term study published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health.

25 Aug 2023

High cost of hepatic encephalopathy treatment may lead to medication non-adherence

Researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School and College of Pharmacy have found that high costs for hepatic encephalopathy treatment in patients with end-stage liver disease were associated with decreased treatment retention for patients.

25 Aug 2023

Study looks at the impact of social media on young people’s mental health

Many children and young adults spend a lot of time on social media, much to the concern of their parents and guardians.

24 Aug 2023

New study to investigate link between agricultural fire smoke and dementia risk

Worldwide, the practice of preparing agricultural fields by burning crop residue contributes large quantities of gaseous pollutants and aerosol particles to the atmosphere and is a known cardiorespiratory health hazard.

23 Aug 2023

Research provides a clear picture of interventions to improve child and adolescent mental health in low-resource settings

It is estimated that, globally, mental disorders affect about one in seven children and adolescents aged 10–19 years.

23 Aug 2023

School closures largely explain the deterioration of youth mental health over the first pandemic wave

Investigating alcohol use, mental health status, and alcohol-related problems in university students amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers investigated alcohol usage, psychological health status, and alcohol-associated concerns among university students.

22 Aug 2023

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Microplastics found to bioaccumulate in every organ of mice

£5 million awarded to 12 projects aimed at tackling fatal drug overdoses

An update on the health benefits of olive oil

Study finds evidence of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in many patients with postviral syndrome

Is alcohol exposure before and during pregnancy associated with reduced longitudinal fetal growth?

Online test nails early Alzheimer's diagnosis with biomarker precision

Adolescence stress exposure impacts rodent brain development and behavior

UK Biobank Dementia Risk Score outperforms other widely used scores

High cost of hepatic encephalopathy treatment may lead to medication non-adherence

Study looks at the impact of social media on young people’s mental health

New study to investigate link between agricultural fire smoke and dementia risk

Research provides a clear picture of interventions to improve child and adolescent mental health in low-resource settings

School closures largely explain the deterioration of youth mental health over the first pandemic wave

The prevalence of clustering of health behaviors and associated physical and mental health outcomes

Kinesiophobia is negatively associated with physical activity: What factors influence this relationship?

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

Study shows link between regulatory T cells and anxiety, depression, Alzheimer's disease

Prolonged pain after myocardial infarctions associated with increase in risk of all-cause mortality

Is paternal depression associated with subsequent offspring depression?

Investigating alcohol use, mental health status, and alcohol-related problems in university students amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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