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Study shows inert drug ingredients could lead to unanticipated side effects

Some supposedly inert ingredients in common drugs -- such as dyes and preservatives -- may potentially be biologically active and could lead to unanticipated side effects, according to a preliminary new study by researchers from the UC San Francisco School of Pharmacy and the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR).

24 Jul 2020

New study analyzes the effects of employment and mental health during lockdown

Furloughing workers, as well as reducing worker hours, has helped to stem the tide of mental health problems expected to result from the coronavirus crisis, according to a team of sociologists led by the University of Cambridge.

24 Jul 2020

Novel research determines the prevalence of chronic kidney disease

A new study looking at nearly three decades of data from some 54,000 people has determined that the overall prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) for several racial/ethnic and socioeconomic groups in the United States has stabilized in recent years, except Mexican Americans.

24 Jul 2020

Frequent social media use can impact mental health of LGBTQ youth

Frequent social media use can impact depressive symptoms over time for LGBTQ youth, according to research from a Washington State University communication professor.

23 Jul 2020

Online tools can help speed up autism diagnosis

Online tools and assessments can help speed up diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the first comprehensive survey of research in the field has concluded.

23 Jul 2020

Trained service dogs are most helpful to veterans with PTSD

Science has shown that service dogs can benefit some veterans with PTSD. But the exact role service dogs play in the day-to-day lives of veterans - and the helpfulness of the tasks they perform - is less known.

23 Jul 2020

COVID-19: Older adults fared better emotionally than younger and middle-aged people

Adults aged 60 and up have fared better emotionally compared to younger adults (18-39) and middle-aged adults (40-59) amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new UBC research published recently in the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences.

23 Jul 2020

Increased access to MOUD in prisons and jails is associated with lower overdose rate

The epidemic of opioid-related overdose death persists across the United States, and people released from jails and prisons are at particular risk.

23 Jul 2020

Report highlights the need to improve quality of care for high-risk veterans

Veterans who have served in the U.S. military since the 9/11 attacks have a high level of need for both substance use treatment and mental health care, yet many do not receive appropriate help for their co-occurring disorders, according to a new RAND Corporation report.

22 Jul 2020

Neuroscientists map brain's sensory gatekeeper in unprecedented detail

Many people with autism experience sensory hypersensitivity, attention deficits, and sleep disruption. One brain region that has been implicated in these symptoms is the thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN), which is believed to act as a gatekeeper for sensory information flowing to the cortex.

22 Jul 2020

UVA scientists harness the potential of quantum computers to study genetic diseases

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists are harnessing the mind-bending potential of quantum computers to help us understand genetic diseases - even before quantum computers are a thing.

22 Jul 2020

Fluoxetine does not improve brain recovery after acute stroke

The antidepressant fluoxetine has been suggested as a means to improve brain recovery after acute stroke.

22 Jul 2020

Good mental health is associated with longer life, shows study

We have known for decades that mental health plays an important role in one's quality of life, but a study released this week suggests it is also an important factor in one's quantity of life.

22 Jul 2020

Experts urge to invest in local data sharing for better pandemic preparedness

Northern health data experts call on the Government to invest in local data sharing to help recover from COVID-19 and prepare for future pandemics.

22 Jul 2020

Racially motivated hate crimes increase in the U.S.

Under the Hate Crime Statistic Act, hate crimes are defined as "crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on race, gender and gender identity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity."

22 Jul 2020

Study sheds new light on anxiety

Tension while waiting for test results, the fear of not making it, the feeling of being under pressure, apprehension: these emotional states often come with physical illnesses like backache, headache, nausea, tachycardia, tremors, difficulty breathing, dizziness.

21 Jul 2020

Positive emotion skills intervention to reduce burnout in nurses

Making a concerted effort to increase positive emotion shows promise as a way to improve wellness and address burnout in nurses, according to an article in AACN Advanced Critical Care.

21 Jul 2020

Mindfulness training helps reduce intimate partner violent behavior in men

The last few months have been particularly difficult for people living in a violent relationship.

21 Jul 2020

Study assesses the stress levels of U.S. physicians during COVID-19 pandemic

Amid the COVID-19 chaos in many hospitals, emergency medicine physicians in seven cities around the country experienced rising levels of anxiety and emotional exhaustion, regardless of the intensity of the local surge, according to a new analysis led by UC San Francisco.

21 Jul 2020

NIH project homes in on COVID racial disparities

While the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black and Hispanic Americans is no secret, federal officials have launched studies of the disparity that they hope will better prepare the country for the next great epidemic.

21 Jul 2020