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Study shows positive impact of medical marijuana laws on mental health

The approval of marijuana for medical use has had little effect on the mental health of the general population in the US. But legalization for therapeutic purposes does benefit those for whom it is intended.

4 Apr 2024

SRF announces grant to support research on SynGAP-Related Disorder in adults

The SynGAP Research Fund 501(c) today announced a grant to Dr. Danielle Andrade, Dr. Miles Thompson, Dr. Ryan Yuen, Dr. Rogier Kerssebook, and Dr. Anatoljevna Anna Kattentidt to support research on SynGAP-Related Disorder (SRD) in adults.

4 Apr 2024

From gut to mind: Exploring prebiotics and probiotics as dual fighters against depression and obesity

The interactions between depression and nutrition, coupled with exercise.

4 Apr 2024

Study identifies genetic variants with profound impact on obesity risk

A study led by Medical Research Council (MRC) researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest impacts on obesity risk discovered to date.

4 Apr 2024

WHO launches AI-powered empathetic digital health promoter

Ahead of World Health Day, focused on 'My Health, My Right', the World Health Organization (WHO) announces the launch of S.A.R.A.H., a digital health promoter prototype with enhanced empathetic response powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI).

4 Apr 2024

The whey to go: Researchers unlock the potential of whey-derived proteins for cancer prevention

The current evidence regarding the significance of whey protein for cancer prevention and treatment.

4 Apr 2024

Feds join ranks of employers with generous fertility benefits

Companies have increasingly offered generous fertility benefits to attract and keep top-notch workers. Now, the federal government is getting in on the act.

4 Apr 2024

End of internet subsidies for low-income households threatens telehealth access

For Cindy Westman, $30 buys a week's worth of gas to drive to medical appointments and run errands.

4 Apr 2024

Understanding the mechanisms: How cognitive-behavioral therapy components impact mental health

The effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy components on cognitive mechanisms.

4 Apr 2024

Study highlights anti-inflammatory properties of herbal medicine, Erigeron breviscapus to treat osteoarthritis

Researchers explored using Erigeron breviscapus (EB) as a treatment for osteoarthritis (OA).

4 Apr 2024

Service dogs prove effective in identifying PTSD-related stress markers through human breath

Whether dogs could detect potential stress-related volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the breath.

4 Apr 2024

Infertile men more likely to have impaired kidney function, study says

Study reveals that childless men are more likely to have decreased renal function and proteinuria than fathers, suggesting an association between male infertility and higher risks of kidney disease.

4 Apr 2024

Study links pneumonia transmission in seniors to contact with young children

New research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) finds that pneumonia-causing bacteria are common in the over 60s and that contact with pre-school and young school-aged children appears to be the most important factor in the onward transmission of Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) to the over 60s.

3 Apr 2024

Muscles in microgravity: Spaceflight duration impacts muscle protein stress markers

Study explores the differential effects of short and long-duration space missions on muscle protein nitrosylation in astronauts, indicating adaptations and potential impairments in muscle function due to microgravity, and highlights the role of inflight exercise in mitigating some negative effects on muscle health.

3 Apr 2024

Bridging the gap in mental health services for pregnant women with serious mental illness

Women with serious mental illness (SMI) who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy face gaps in information, support and resources in mental health services, new research suggests.

3 Apr 2024

Intense and problematic social media use linked to sleep difficulties in teens

University of Queensland research has shown intense and problematic social media use is linked to sleep difficulties in adolescents.

3 Apr 2024

Metabolic markers tied to increased risk of depression and anxiety, study finds

Comprehensive study within a large Swedish cohort links elevated glucose and triglyceride levels to an increased risk of developing depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, while higher HDL-C levels seem protective, suggesting a significant connection between metabolic health and psychiatric conditions.

3 Apr 2024

Better diet can help prevent the development of dementia as people age

"Insights & Implications in Gerontology: The Vital Role of Nutrition in Brain Health," a new publication from the Gerontological Society of America, explores nutritional choices that have been shown to improve cognition and decrease the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults.

3 Apr 2024

New treatments in sight for challenging neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurodegenerative diseases

Study reviews the advancements in pharmacological treatments for neuropsychiatric syndromes in neurodegenerative disorders, discussing the complexities of managing symptoms such as depression, disinhibition, apathy, psychosis, and agitation to improve patient care.

3 Apr 2024

Earlier menopause combined with high cardiovascular risk linked to cognitive problems later

Earlier menopause combined with higher risk of cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased risk of thinking and memory problems later, according to a new study published in the April 3, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

3 Apr 2024

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Study shows positive impact of medical marijuana laws on mental health

SRF announces grant to support research on SynGAP-Related Disorder in adults

From gut to mind: Exploring prebiotics and probiotics as dual fighters against depression and obesity

Study identifies genetic variants with profound impact on obesity risk

WHO launches AI-powered empathetic digital health promoter

The whey to go: Researchers unlock the potential of whey-derived proteins for cancer prevention

Feds join ranks of employers with generous fertility benefits

End of internet subsidies for low-income households threatens telehealth access

Understanding the mechanisms: How cognitive-behavioral therapy components impact mental health

Study highlights anti-inflammatory properties of herbal medicine, Erigeron breviscapus to treat osteoarthritis

Service dogs prove effective in identifying PTSD-related stress markers through human breath

Infertile men more likely to have impaired kidney function, study says

Study links pneumonia transmission in seniors to contact with young children

Muscles in microgravity: Spaceflight duration impacts muscle protein stress markers

Bridging the gap in mental health services for pregnant women with serious mental illness

Intense and problematic social media use linked to sleep difficulties in teens

Metabolic markers tied to increased risk of depression and anxiety, study finds

Better diet can help prevent the development of dementia as people age

New treatments in sight for challenging neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurodegenerative diseases

Earlier menopause combined with high cardiovascular risk linked to cognitive problems later

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