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Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to greater risk of disordered eating in women

Women with the common reproductive and metabolic condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face a greater risk of developing bulimia, binge eating disorder and disordered eating, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

8 Aug 2024

Pro-anorexia content on TikTok may harm women's body image and mental health

Women who spend a lot of time on TikTok - especially those seeing a lot of pro-anorexia content - feel worse about their appearance, a new study shows.

8 Aug 2024

Increased skin-to-skin time linked to better neurodevelopment

Skin-to-skin cuddling with a parent has lasting cognitive benefits for premature babies, according to a new Stanford Medicine study. Preemies who received more skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo care, while hospitalized as newborns were less likely to be developmentally delayed at 1 year of age, the study found.

8 Aug 2024

Social genomics: How friends' genes impact a person's mental health

Mom always said, "Choose your friends wisely." Now a study led by a Rutgers Health professor shows she was onto something: Their traits can rub off on you – especially ones that are in their genes.

7 Aug 2024

Pets significantly reduce anxiety and depression in women, especially those with childhood trauma

Higher attachment to pets, especially dogs, is linked to reduced anxiety and depression in women, with the strongest benefits seen in those who experienced childhood abuse. This supports the therapeutic role of pets in mental health.

7 Aug 2024

Novel blood test could predict chronic lung disease in preterm babies within hours of birth

A blood test can help predict which preterm babies will go onto develop chronic lung disease, allowing for earlier diagnosis and more targeted treatments, according to a new study.

7 Aug 2024

NUS study finds 5-HTP enhances sleep quality and gut health in older adults

National University of Singapore (NUS) nutritionists have found that 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplementation can improve sleep quality in Singaporean older adults, particularly in individuals with poor sleep patterns, and manage their gut microbiome composition.

7 Aug 2024

Social media bans could deny teenagers mental health help

Social media's effects on the mental health of young people are not well understood. That hasn't stopped Congress, state legislatures, and the U.S. surgeon general from moving ahead with age bans and warning labels for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

7 Aug 2024

Yogurt with probiotics and honey boosts gut bacteria but no digestive or cognitive benefits

A study in The Journal of Nutrition found that yogurt with B. animalis and honey increases probiotic levels but doesn't affect digestion, cognition, or mood.

6 Aug 2024

Study finds no link between gestational diabetes and breast cancer risk

Women who develop gestational diabetes are not more likely to go on to be diagnosed with breast cancer, according to a study of almost three-quarters of a million mothers to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) (Madrid, 9-13 September).

6 Aug 2024

Study explores interpersonal effects of discrimination on parents and their adolescent children

Black Americans experience racial discrimination on a regular basis, and it is a cause of chronic and pervasive stress.

6 Aug 2024

Survey: 30% of people in their 50s and 60s provide care to loved ones with health problems

More than 1 in 4 people age 50 and older helps take care of at least one family member or friend who has a health problem or disability, a new poll finds.

6 Aug 2024

'My phone sometimes makes me anxious': Study investigates associations between problematic smartphone usage and anxiety, sleep, and depression

Researchers determined the relationships between problematic smartphone usage (PSU) and anxiety, depression, and insomnia among UK adolescents.

6 Aug 2024

Addressing the mental health crisis among prostate cancer patients

Mental health screenings must be incorporated in routine prostate cancer diagnoses say University of South Australia researchers. The call follows new research that shows men need more supports both during and immediately after a diagnosis of prostate cancer.

6 Aug 2024

Child Mind Institute leads effort to enhance fMRI

The Child Mind Institute has released a paper detailing their pioneering study in the journal Nature Human Behaviour titled, "Moving Beyond Processing and Analysis-Related Variation in Resting State Functional Brain Imaging." The research identifies significant challenges in the reproducibility and standardization of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) used to understand brain function and behavior - and proposes concrete solutions to move the field towards results that translate into real world impact.

6 Aug 2024

UK HealthCare unveils state's first EmPATH unit to address mental health crisis

Yesterday, community and state leaders joined UK HealthCare officials to celebrate the opening of a new emergency unit dedicated to the treatment of patients experiencing a mental health crisis.

5 Aug 2024

Study reveals high rate of head injuries and mental health issues in law enforcement officers

A new study is the first to shed light on the high prevalence of head injuries, and related mental health symptoms, in a previously overlooked population when it comes to concussion surveillance: law enforcement officers.

5 Aug 2024

Quality-of-life measurements are essential in cancer care, study says

As novel cancer treatments continually emerge, it is essential to collect data on patients' quality of life along with how the treatment is working to extend survival.

5 Aug 2024

Study reveals need for integrated mental health support in prostate cancer care

Mental health screenings must be incorporated in routine prostate cancer diagnoses say University of South Australia researchers.

5 Aug 2024

University of Oxford’s online therapies offer hope for anxiety and PTSD patients

Urgent treatment solutions are needed for children, adolescents and adults with mental health conditions. Despite the government committing to spending 8.9% of all NHS funding on mental health treatment last year, the pipeline to build new facilities and train new staff will take years and, on their own, are insufficient to meet demand.

5 Aug 2024

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Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to greater risk of disordered eating in women

Pro-anorexia content on TikTok may harm women's body image and mental health

Increased skin-to-skin time linked to better neurodevelopment

Social genomics: How friends' genes impact a person's mental health

Pets significantly reduce anxiety and depression in women, especially those with childhood trauma

Novel blood test could predict chronic lung disease in preterm babies within hours of birth

NUS study finds 5-HTP enhances sleep quality and gut health in older adults

Social media bans could deny teenagers mental health help

Yogurt with probiotics and honey boosts gut bacteria but no digestive or cognitive benefits

Study finds no link between gestational diabetes and breast cancer risk

Study explores interpersonal effects of discrimination on parents and their adolescent children

Survey: 30% of people in their 50s and 60s provide care to loved ones with health problems

'My phone sometimes makes me anxious': Study investigates associations between problematic smartphone usage and anxiety, sleep, and depression

Addressing the mental health crisis among prostate cancer patients

Child Mind Institute leads effort to enhance fMRI

UK HealthCare unveils state's first EmPATH unit to address mental health crisis

Study reveals high rate of head injuries and mental health issues in law enforcement officers

Quality-of-life measurements are essential in cancer care, study says

Study reveals need for integrated mental health support in prostate cancer care

University of Oxford’s online therapies offer hope for anxiety and PTSD patients

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