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Hot brew coffee has more antioxidant capacity than cold brew, finds study

In a new study, Jefferson researchers found chemical differences between hot and cold brew coffee that may have health impacts.

1 Nov 2018

Pain sensitization linked to increased risk for persistent knee pain

Becoming more sensitive to pain, or pain sensitization, is an important risk factor for developing persistent knee pain in osteoarthritis, according to a new study by researchers from the Université de Montréal School of Rehabilitation and Hôpital Maisonneuve Rosemont Research Centre in collaboration with researchers at Boston University School of Medicine.

31 Oct 2018

Research highlights lack of data on European children's nutrient intake levels

Only a third of European countries have robust reporting on child and adolescent nutrient intakes, new research shows. This highlights the potential lack of data to inform the design and monitoring of nutritional policies in some parts of Europe.

31 Oct 2018

New reviews analyze symptom stability over the course of psychiatric disorders

In patients with psychiatric disorders, stability of symptoms has important implications for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.

31 Oct 2018

Higher cognitive ability reduces risk of mental health issues in people from disadvantaged backgrounds

Higher levels of cognitive ability could help protect people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds from increased risk of mental health issues - but health inequality remains a major issue, new research has found.

31 Oct 2018

Researchers find key differences in brains of males and females with schizophrenia

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found clear disparities in the way males and females--both those with schizophrenia and those who are healthy--discern the mental states of others.

30 Oct 2018

Individuals with integrated medical, behavioral, and pharmacy benefits are more engaged in their health, well-being

A study by global health service company Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) shows that individuals whose medical, behavioral and pharmacy health benefits are connected and administered by Cigna are more engaged in their health and well-being than those whose benefits are not fully integrated across medical, behavioral and pharmacy.

30 Oct 2018

With one hand, administration boosts ACA marketplaces, weakens them with another

In the span of less than 12 hours this week, the Trump administration took two seemingly contradictory actions that could have profound effects on the insurance marketplaces set up by the Affordable Care Act.

30 Oct 2018

LSD changes the communication patterns between the brain regions, shows study

LSD changes the communication patterns between regions of the brain, a new study by researchers of the University of Zurich and Yale University shows.

30 Oct 2018

LKSOM and Hunter jointly receive $13.5 million grant from National Cancer Institute

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Hunter College of the City University of New York have jointly received a five-year, $13.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute.

30 Oct 2018

Scientists find new approach to assess risks of overall health collapse in humans

Medical diagnoses mostly focuses on resolving isolated issues. But, fixing one problem may create others and even invoke an overall health collapse. Scientists now found a new approach to assess the risks of such collapse in humans and other animals using data from wearable sensors.

30 Oct 2018

Higher screen time linked to increased levels of anxiety in children, finds study

Too much time spent on gaming, smartphones and watching television is linked to heightened levels and diagnoses of anxiety or depression in children as young as age 2, according to a new study.

30 Oct 2018

Atopic dermatitis found to be highly prevalent among adults in the U.S.

As many as 16.5 million adults in America suffer from a skin disease known as atopic dermatitis, an inflammatory disease that results in red, itchy skin.

30 Oct 2018

UTHealth's Valentin Dragoi wins $1.6 million NIH award to unlock mysteries of the brain

Working to further the understanding of how the brain processes information, Valentin Dragoi, Ph.D., of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has been awarded a three-year, $1.6 million award from the National Institutes of Health's Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies Initiative.

30 Oct 2018

Exercise could reduce risk of falling for older adults with AD

Alzheimer's disease is a brain disease that causes changes that kill brain cells. AD is a type of dementia, which causes memory loss and problems with thinking and making decisions.

29 Oct 2018

Investigational drug targeting the opioid system may help reduce symptoms of major depression

Two clinical trials of an investigational drug that targets the opioid system support its safety and effectiveness in reducing symptoms of major depression, when added to standard antidepressant treatment.

29 Oct 2018

Researchers receive grant to study treatment options for binge eating disorder in veterans

For the first time, the United States Department of Defense has awarded a grant to researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine to study binge eating disorder treatments in veterans and active duty military.

29 Oct 2018

Releasing Control from Practitioner to Patient Through Technology

An interview with Sarah Fairburn, discussing the NHS and how LumiraDx were able to change the model of care for anticoagulants through the engage app.

From LumiraDx Limited 29 Oct 2018

Study reveals safety, efficacy of brexpiprazole for schizophrenia patients with severe psychotic symptoms

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and H. Lundbeck A/S announced study results on the safety and efficacy of brexpiprazole in the treatment of patients with schizophrenia experiencing severe psychotic symptoms during an acute episode. The data will be presented at the upcoming Psych Congress, held in Orlando from October 25-28, 2018.

26 Oct 2018

High-impact clinical trial results could affect kidney-related medical care

The results of numerous high-impact clinical trials that could affect kidney-related medical care will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23-October 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

26 Oct 2018

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Hot brew coffee has more antioxidant capacity than cold brew, finds study

Pain sensitization linked to increased risk for persistent knee pain

Research highlights lack of data on European children's nutrient intake levels

New reviews analyze symptom stability over the course of psychiatric disorders

Higher cognitive ability reduces risk of mental health issues in people from disadvantaged backgrounds

Researchers find key differences in brains of males and females with schizophrenia

Individuals with integrated medical, behavioral, and pharmacy benefits are more engaged in their health, well-being

With one hand, administration boosts ACA marketplaces, weakens them with another

LSD changes the communication patterns between the brain regions, shows study

LKSOM and Hunter jointly receive $13.5 million grant from National Cancer Institute

Scientists find new approach to assess risks of overall health collapse in humans

Higher screen time linked to increased levels of anxiety in children, finds study

Atopic dermatitis found to be highly prevalent among adults in the U.S.

UTHealth's Valentin Dragoi wins $1.6 million NIH award to unlock mysteries of the brain

Exercise could reduce risk of falling for older adults with AD

Investigational drug targeting the opioid system may help reduce symptoms of major depression

Researchers receive grant to study treatment options for binge eating disorder in veterans

Releasing Control from Practitioner to Patient Through Technology

Study reveals safety, efficacy of brexpiprazole for schizophrenia patients with severe psychotic symptoms

High-impact clinical trial results could affect kidney-related medical care

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