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Doubling excise duties could prevent alcohol-attributable cancers

In a recent modeling study, scientists at Technische Universität Dresden have examined the impact of increasing taxes on alcoholic beverages on alcohol-attributable cancers in the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region.

22 Sep 2021

Severe tinnitus following SARS-CoV-2 infection

A 49-year-old male with a history of COVID-19 presents with tinnitus.

21 Sep 2021

Four kinds of changes can be made to reduce mental health stress in academic scientists

Graduate students suffer high rates of depression, anxiety and mental stress, studies show—a situation made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic.

21 Sep 2021

Study paves the way for development of novel delivery systems to suppress HIV

In a new study supported by the National Institutes of Health, researchers used exosomes, tiny nanoparticles capable of being taken up by cells, to deliver novel protein into the cells of mice infected with HIV. The protein attached to HIVs' genetic material and prevented it from replicating, resulting in reduced levels of HIV in the bone marrow, spleen, and brain.

21 Sep 2021

The solution to au pairs’ health coverage gaps may be simple: ACA plans

In 2016, Isis Mabel, of Mexico, wanted to improve her English. On advice from an aunt, she enrolled with an au pair agency to come to the United States to live with a family and care for the children.

21 Sep 2021

California’s reboot of troubled Medi-Cal puts pressure on health plans

When Denise Williams' baby boy was 2 months old, she became alarmed by a rattling sound in his lungs and took him to the emergency room. While undergoing treatment, he spiraled into a disabling neurological disorder.

21 Sep 2021

Study analyzes the impact of kindness on university-aged students

A small act of kindness can go a long way, especially say UBC Okanagan researchers, towards bolstering student health and wellness.

21 Sep 2021

Study examines relationship between public health behavior and social capital indices during COVID

A recent study examines the relationship among public health behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic and social capital indices in the United States.

20 Sep 2021

Gun violence exposure linked to increased odds of mental health-related ED visits among children

Exposure to neighborhood gun violence is associated with increased odds of mental health-related pediatric Emergency Department (ED) visits among children living within four to five blocks of a shooting, according to research by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, published today in JAMA Pediatrics.

20 Sep 2021

'Spice' users likely to experience more severe withdrawal symptoms, study finds

Research published today by psychologists at the University of Bath suggests that 'Spice' – which contains synthetic drugs originally designed to mimic the effects of cannabis – is more harmful than cannabis and that users are likely to experience more severe withdrawal symptoms when attempting to quit.

18 Sep 2021

More sleep during lockdowns reduces teens' stress and improves ability to cope with crisis

While poor sleep was linked to higher levels of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, more teens actually obtained the recommended amount of sleep compared to pre-pandemic sleep patterns, according to a new study from McGill University.

18 Sep 2021

Study of internet-delivered trauma-focused CBT shows promising results

Traumatic experiences such as assault or a road accident can give rise to nightmares, flashbacks and other mental reactions, and accessible therapy is needed to prevent exacerbation of the problems.

18 Sep 2021

$90 million approved for first-of-its-kind translational research building for mental health

Yesterday, during a meeting of the Executive Appropriations Committee of the Utah State Legislature, lawmakers unanimously approved $90 million in funding for the Utah Translational Research Building at the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute.

18 Sep 2021

Researchers report six stages of engagement in treatment of ADHD

Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers at Boston Medical Center based on a diverse study, inclusive of parents of predominantly racial and ethnic minority children with ADHD.

17 Sep 2021

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Doubling excise duties could prevent alcohol-attributable cancers

Severe tinnitus following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Four kinds of changes can be made to reduce mental health stress in academic scientists

Study paves the way for development of novel delivery systems to suppress HIV

The solution to au pairs’ health coverage gaps may be simple: ACA plans

California’s reboot of troubled Medi-Cal puts pressure on health plans

Study analyzes the impact of kindness on university-aged students

Study examines relationship between public health behavior and social capital indices during COVID

Gun violence exposure linked to increased odds of mental health-related ED visits among children

'Spice' users likely to experience more severe withdrawal symptoms, study finds

More sleep during lockdowns reduces teens' stress and improves ability to cope with crisis

Study of internet-delivered trauma-focused CBT shows promising results

$90 million approved for first-of-its-kind translational research building for mental health

Researchers report six stages of engagement in treatment of ADHD

Long-term injectables plus counseling improve medication adherence in bipolar disorder patients

Adults with substance misuse issues may have had difficult childhoods, research suggests

Childhood maltreatment causes neurobiological alterations in early stages of life

Study explores empowerment approach to reduce childhood obesity in Australia

Children's exposure to parental assault on a sibling associated with mental health issues

High adherence to Mediterranean diet improves cognitive functions and memory

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How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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