MENTAL HEALTH

A new study explores the potential of diabetes drugs like GLP-1 RA and GIP agonists to reduce opioid overdoses and alcohol intoxication in patients with substance use disorders, offering hope for new treatments in the fight…
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New research led by Florida State University College of Medicine faculty quantified the association between loneliness and dementia by analyzing data from more than 600,000 people around the world -; the largest study of its…
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Expanded treatment options, increased naloxone distribution and targeted education campaigns likely led to a 37% reduction in overdose deaths from opioids combined with stimulant drugs other than cocaine, according to the…
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Depression and other mental health issues reduce the number of productivity-adjusted life years (PALYs) more than musculoskeletal diseases or cardiovascular diseases, according to a recent joint study by the University of…
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Scientists have discovered distinct gut bacteria in children with autism, offering clues to potential treatments. However, they emphasize the need for more personalized and cautious probiotic approaches. Study: Unraveling the…
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A new, computerized, mental health assessment tool may allow doctors to quickly identify children experiencing anxiety or depression before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.…
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Younger adults with colon cancer tend to be diagnosed at a later stage and have more aggressive types of tumors. Additionally, young patients living with colorectal cancer have long-term, adverse consequences on their lives,…
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This year, Gov. Gavin Newsom affirmed abortion access, calling California "a proud reproductive freedom state" and criticizing Republicans across the country for trying to take away families' rights. He signed legislation…
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Before Hurricane Helene, had you stopped by one of the many breweries, art galleries, or award-winning restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina, and spoken with anyone who lives in these parts — including me — most would have…
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New research delves into the psychological factors, including identity and belonging, that drive adolescents to self-diagnose mental health conditions after engaging with TikTok content, offering fresh perspectives on this…
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