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MENTAL HEALTH
Cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise for prolonged grief disorder
A clinical trial finds that integrative cognitive behavioral therapy (PG-CBT) is more effective than present-centered therapy (PCT) in reducing grief severity and comorbid symptoms after treatment, providing hope for…
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Retirement boosts social connection and reduces loneliness in the long term
European study reveals that retirees feel less lonely over time, with new social activities and personal connections helping reduce isolation—especially for women and highly educated retirees.
Study: The impact of retirement…
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More green space could reduce preventable deaths in deprived areas
The provision of just 1% more green space in the most deprived urban neighborhoods in 3 out of the 4 UK nations may be linked to around 40% fewer preventable deaths in these areas, finds research published online in the …
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Understanding the diverse reasons behind teen vaping
Nicotine vapes are sometimes marketed as aids for cigarette smoking cessation. However, teens do not typically turn to electronic nicotine vapes to curb smoking habits, according to University of Michigan research.
The study,…
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The synergy of nutrition and traditional medicine for holistic health and wellbeing
Exploring the synergy between traditional medicines and nutrition for a holistic approach to health and disease prevention.
Study: Holistic Approach of Nutrients and Traditional Natural Medicines for Human Health: A Review.…
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MUSC team develops digital toolkit to screen for intimate partner violence and PTSD in opioid use…
The opioid crisis has left an estimated 2.5 million people 18 and older in the U.S. with opioid use disorder, or OUD. Despite increased attention to the heavy toll taken by OUD, key risk factors such as intimate partner…
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Canadian guideline expands treatment options for opioid use disorder
An updated evidence-based guideline aimed at helping clinicians and other health care providers manage patients with opioid use disorder recommends buprenorphine and methadone as first-line treatments. The guideline is…
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Study identifies key priorities for research on reducing psychiatric medication
Study hopes to inform the research agenda and help future research to focus on the questions that are most important to key stakeholders.
The global consumption of psychiatric medication is increasing by 4% annually, with the…
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Ultra-processed food linked to weight gain and lower well-being in adolescents
New research examines the impact of ultra-processed food, screen time, and maternal education on weight and well-being in adolescents.
Study: Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Its Association with Risk of Obesity,…
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Research highlights immune system’s role in depression
A new study highlights the link between inflammation and depression, challenging traditional neurotransmitter-focused theories. An examination of decades of research suggests that immune system imbalances may trigger and…
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