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Study sheds new light on factors that may contribute to infant fussiness

How happy a mother is in her relationship and the social support she receives may affect the risk of infant colic, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

24 Apr 2017

Scientists reveal Connshing syndrome as new cause of hypertension

Research led by scientists at the University of Birmingham has revealed a new cause of high blood pressure which could lead to major changes in managing the disease.

21 Apr 2017

Hockey players with multiple concussions may have other injuries in their brains, research reveals

The relationship between head injuries suffered during contact sport and Alzheimer's disease is now being called into question thanks to research by the Sahlgrenska Academy, which has revealed that hockey players with multiple concussions probably have other injuries in their brains.

21 Apr 2017

Assuring Medical Equipment Reliability; The Role of Medical Connectors

Our medical connectors are used on a variety of medical devices. Here in the U.S. medical devices are approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and classified into three risk categories, classes I, II and III.

From Stäubli 21 Apr 2017

Alcoholism may have different effects on the brain’s reward system of women than in men

A collaborative study between researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston University School of Medicine has found evidence implying that alcoholism may have different effects on the reward system in the brains of women than it does in men.

21 Apr 2017

Study: Improving health and wellbeing of adolescents could bring 10-fold economic benefit

As the World Bank meetings begin, a new study shows that investments in adolescent health and wellbeing are some of the best that can be made towards achieving the SDGs

21 Apr 2017

Experimental mobile app may revolutionize future of mental health monitoring, study shows

Researchers found that an experimental mobile app from Posit Science can monitor mental health in ways that are both comparable and superior to current methods, according to a study just published.

21 Apr 2017

Study finds increase in number of prescriptions filled for chronic conditions after Medicaid expansion

During the first one and a half years of the Affordable Care Act, the number of prescriptions filled by adults using Medicaid coverage increased by 19% in states that expanded Medicaid compared to states that did not, according to a new study from a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researcher and colleagues.

21 Apr 2017

Scientists find that increased risk of psychosis from cannabis use is relatively low

The research, published in the journal, Addiction, also showed for the first time that there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate that for patients who already have schizophrenia, cannabis makes their symptoms worse.

20 Apr 2017

Second cancers are far deadlier in younger people than older adults

Second cancers in children and adolescents and young adults are far deadlier than they are in older adults and may partially account for the relatively poor outcomes of cancer patients ages 15-39 overall, a new study by UC Davis researchers has found.

20 Apr 2017

Mindfulness class provides clear benefit for women, study finds

In a new study of a Brown University scholarly course on mindfulness that also included meditation labs, researchers found that the practice on average significantly helped women overcome "negative affect" -- a downcast mood -- but did not help men.

20 Apr 2017

Stimulating the brain in younger age can help people stay mentally healthy in later life

Stimulating the brain by taking on leadership roles at work or staying on in education help people stay mentally healthy in later life, according to new research.

20 Apr 2017

Study finds higher state of consciousness under the influence of psychedelic drugs

The study led by the University of Sussex has revealed scientific evidence for a higher state of consciousness.

20 Apr 2017

Study shows moderate-severe hot flashes as risk factor for depression

A new study of more than 2,000 perimenopausal and menopausal women showed that moderate-severe vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes or night sweats) were an independent and significant risk factor for moderate-severe depression.

19 Apr 2017

NICE approves Healios’ CBT service for treating children, young people with anxiety disorders

Healios, a pioneering digital healthcare company, has received endorsement from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in its approach to treat anxiety disorders in children and young people with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

19 Apr 2017

Antidepressant use during early pregnancy not linked to risk of autism, ADHD in kids, study shows

A study led by Indiana University suggests that mothers' use of antidepressants during early pregnancy does not increase the risk of their children developing autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conditions previously associated with these medications.

18 Apr 2017

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Study sheds new light on factors that may contribute to infant fussiness

Scientists reveal Connshing syndrome as new cause of hypertension

Hockey players with multiple concussions may have other injuries in their brains, research reveals

Assuring Medical Equipment Reliability; The Role of Medical Connectors

Alcoholism may have different effects on the brain’s reward system of women than in men

Study: Improving health and wellbeing of adolescents could bring 10-fold economic benefit

Experimental mobile app may revolutionize future of mental health monitoring, study shows

Study finds increase in number of prescriptions filled for chronic conditions after Medicaid expansion

Scientists find that increased risk of psychosis from cannabis use is relatively low

Second cancers are far deadlier in younger people than older adults

Mindfulness class provides clear benefit for women, study finds

Stimulating the brain in younger age can help people stay mentally healthy in later life

Study finds higher state of consciousness under the influence of psychedelic drugs

Study shows moderate-severe hot flashes as risk factor for depression

NICE approves Healios’ CBT service for treating children, young people with anxiety disorders

Antidepressant use during early pregnancy not linked to risk of autism, ADHD in kids, study shows

Young children experience weight stigma and worry about body image, research reveals

Poor sleep may make it harder to regulate negative emotions in people with anxiety or depression

Air pollution may directly affect biology of upper airways to cause chronic sinus problems

Healthcare for mental illness is on the decline in US, say experts

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