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MENTAL HEALTH
Heat exposure significantly heightens risks for maternal and newborn health
Exposure to extreme heat may pose serious risks during pregnancy, from preterm births to hypertensive complications, highlighting an urgent public health issue amid rising global temperatures.
Study: A systematic review and…
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New data map highlights disparities in children’s mental health across the UK
A new data map produced by Centre for Mental Health in collaboration with Kooth has revealed stark disparities in children and young people’s mental health across the four UK nations and between local areas.
With around 200…
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Research shows how public criticism during COVID-19 impacted teacher wellbeing
Intense public pressure on teachers to "get back to school" during the COVID-19 lockdowns deepened an already widespread sense that they were undervalued, and left some actively rethinking their careers, research shows.
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Exploring the intergenerational impact of adversity on mind-body health
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, "Intergenerational Effects of Adversity on Mind-Body Health: Pathways Through the Gut-Brain Axis" on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 2:00 pm ET. The…
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California expanded Medi-Cal to unauthorized residents. The results are mixed.
California this year took the final step in opening Medi-Cal, its Medicaid program, to every eligible resident regardless of immigration status. It's a significant expansion for an already massive safety net program.…
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Age, education, and religion impact depression risk among Nigerian older adults
Study finds loneliness, physical activity, and living arrangements also play significant roles in mental health outcomes for Nigeria’s elderly population.
Study: Influence of physical activity on loneliness and…
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12 states promised to open the books on their opioid settlement funds. We checked up on them.
To discover how millions in opioid settlement funds are being spent in Idaho, you can visit the state attorney general's website, which hosts 91 documents from state and local entities getting the money.
What you'll find is a…
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Hypertension treatment hurts quality of life, especially for women
New research links blood pressure treatment to anxiety in women and reduced vitality in men, calling for personalized mental health support.
Study: Blood pressure status, quality of life, and emotional states in adults…
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Unraveling the psychological impact of COVID-19 on young minds
The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in late 2019, brought immense disruption to individuals and societies worldwide, including children and adolescents. Alongside its immediate physical health impacts, the pandemic had a…
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Study highlights gaps in measuring sexual orientation and mental health risks
Sexual orientation-;dictated by factors like sexual identity, attraction and behavior-;is challenging to measure comprehensively. This is reflected in variations in the number of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people…
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