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Exploring testosterone's influence on cardiovascular, metabolic, reproductive, and mental health

For decades, testosterone has been recognized as the primary driver of male reproductive development and secondary sex characteristics.

1 Sep 2025

Better education and income reduce anxiety about growing old

Investigating aging anxiety in China, this research links socioeconomic status to mental health, showing how education and income can alleviate fears of aging.

1 Sep 2025

Ultra-processed foods affect sperm quality and metabolism even without extra calories

A controlled crossover trial in Cell Metabolism found that ultra-processed foods increase weight, fat mass, LDL:HDL cholesterol, and alter reproductive hormones in men, with some effects independent of calorie load. These diets also showed trends toward reduced sperm motility, shifts in pollutants, and transient inflammatory responses, highlighting risks beyond excess calories.

31 Aug 2025

First ESC statement on mental health and heart disease promotes integrated care

A new ESC Clinical Consensus Statement is calling for greater awareness of the multidirectional relationship between mental health conditions and cardiovascular disease to improve patient health.

30 Aug 2025

New ESC guidelines introduce unified approach to improve myocarditis and pericarditis care

New ESC Guidelines to improve the diagnosis and care of patients with myocarditis and pericarditis, have been published today at ESC Congress 2025.

30 Aug 2025

Hormonal birth control influences emotion and memory in women

Hormonal birth control is a fact of life for millions of women. In the U.S. alone, more than 60 million women of reproductive age have used contraceptives according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most often to prevent pregnancy but also to manage conditions such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome and irregular cycles.

29 Aug 2025

Many preschoolers with ADHD receive medication before behavioral therapy

Young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder often receive medication just after being diagnosed, which contravenes treatment guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, a Stanford Medicine-led study has found.

29 Aug 2025

New study reveals how child neglect impacts critical brain pathways

When we think of child abuse, physical violence or emotional cruelty often comes to mind first. However, the most common form of maltreatment is actually much quieter: neglect.

29 Aug 2025

Adolescent anorexia linked to higher unemployment and lower earnings

Anorexia is a serious mental health disorder that typically begins during adolescence. A study, conducted by the Research Unit of Population Health and Oulu Business School at the University of Oulu, examined how anorexia in adolescence affects labor market position in adulthood compared with peers.

29 Aug 2025

Most autistic adults over 40 in the UK remain undiagnosed

89 to 97 per cent of autistic adults aged 40+ years are undiagnosed in the UK, according to the largest review of its kind which was conducted at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London.

29 Aug 2025

Cardiovascular outcomes worsen in patients with mental health conditions

Every 34 seconds, someone in the United States dies from heart disease. As nearly half of the country suffers from some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), another 1 in 4 adults experience a mental health disorder in their lifetime, signaling an inevitable overlap.

28 Aug 2025

Alcohol misuse among college students linked to academic and mental health harms

It's well known that alcohol misuse can harm not only drinkers themselves but also those around them. Now, a new report in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs shows that, among college students, harms such as lower grades, mental distress and even suicidal thoughts are linked to being exposed to a drinker's poor behavior.

28 Aug 2025

Hormone therapy type may influence postmenopausal cognitive health

The type of estradiol-based hormone therapy taken during and after menopause, such as patches or pills, may be associated with differences in memory performance, according to a study published on August 27, 2025, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

28 Aug 2025

Online cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise for treating bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa (BN), or bulimia, is a mental health disorder characterized by binge eating and a fear of gaining weight, which drives people to try and avoid weight gain, usually by compensatory (vomiting etc.).

27 Aug 2025

Using cannabis to self medicate linked to higher risk of paranoia

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London, in partnership with the University of Bath, has found that the reasons why a person chooses to use cannabis can increase their risk of developing paranoia.

27 Aug 2025

Polysubstance-involved opioid overdoses found to be prevalent among youth

Most research suggests that opioid overdoses involving multiple substances in the United States typically occur among people ages 25-54.

26 Aug 2025

Parents of premature babies have poorer sleep quality, study shows

Long sleepless nights and little rest are for many the beginning of parenthood. But how big is the problem really, and how does it affect our health? Gunhild Nordbø Marthinsen has explored this in her doctoral research at the University of Agder.

26 Aug 2025

Australian teachers face severe stress and unmanageable workloads at alarming rates

Nine out of 10 Australian teachers are experiencing severe stress, and nearly 70% say their workload is unmanageable, says UNSW Sydney research.

26 Aug 2025

People with schizophrenia are more likely to develop COPD

People with schizophrenia are more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggesting a possible syndemic relationship between the two diseases, in addition to people not seeking appropriate medical care.

26 Aug 2025

Neural signature reveals how self-preoccupation manifests in the brain

People tend to be self-preoccupied. Self-interest is good when it ensures that one's needs are met, but it can also be maladaptive; research shows that the tendency to self-focus promotes the occurrence of depression and anxiety and can even prolong these conditions.

25 Aug 2025

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Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Exploring testosterone's influence on cardiovascular, metabolic, reproductive, and mental health

Better education and income reduce anxiety about growing old

Ultra-processed foods affect sperm quality and metabolism even without extra calories

First ESC statement on mental health and heart disease promotes integrated care

New ESC guidelines introduce unified approach to improve myocarditis and pericarditis care

Hormonal birth control influences emotion and memory in women

Many preschoolers with ADHD receive medication before behavioral therapy

New study reveals how child neglect impacts critical brain pathways

Adolescent anorexia linked to higher unemployment and lower earnings

Most autistic adults over 40 in the UK remain undiagnosed

Cardiovascular outcomes worsen in patients with mental health conditions

Alcohol misuse among college students linked to academic and mental health harms

Hormone therapy type may influence postmenopausal cognitive health

Online cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise for treating bulimia nervosa

Using cannabis to self medicate linked to higher risk of paranoia

Polysubstance-involved opioid overdoses found to be prevalent among youth

Parents of premature babies have poorer sleep quality, study shows

Australian teachers face severe stress and unmanageable workloads at alarming rates

People with schizophrenia are more likely to develop COPD

Neural signature reveals how self-preoccupation manifests in the brain

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