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How do humans become kind and caring? Review explores developmental-relational reasons and effects…
In an article published in Nature Reviews Psychology, scientists have discussed key factors associated with the development of prosocial behaviors in children and childhood adversities that can potentially affect this…
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Detecting and correcting fMRI distortions caused by arousal fluctuations
In a new study, investigators from McLean Hospital (a member of Mass General Brigham), Harvard Medical School and the National Institute on Drug Abuse – Intramural Research Program (NIDA-IRP) discovered that the tendency of…
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Perinatal depression linked to higher long-term cardiovascular disease risk in women
Women diagnosed with perinatal depression are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease in the following 20 years compared to women who have given birth without experiencing perinatal depression, according to research…
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Personalized brain circuit scores define six depression and anxiety biotypes
In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data on brain circuit function to derive interpretable, personalized brain circuit dysfunction scores for patients…
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Researchers find a correlation between loneliness and several mental health problems
Lonely people are more likely to take medication for depression, psychosis and other mental health disorders.
We have found a correlation between loneliness and several mental health problems."
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Early management of gestational diabetes can prevent maternal and child health complications
Speaking at the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions, authors of a new Lancet Series challenge current approaches to managing gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that can be diagnosed during pregnancy)…
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UQ study aims to reduce life-threatening allergic reactions in adolescents
A University of Queensland project aims to make the teenage years safer for Australian children diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies.
Associate Professor Jennifer Koplin from UQ's Child Health Research Centre said…
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Only a third of outpatient mental health facilities offer medication for opioid use disorders
Only a third of outpatient community mental health treatment facilities in 20 states with the highest opioid related overdose deaths report offering medication treatment for opioid use disorders, suggesting efforts may be…
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Personalized medicine approaches for sepsis based on immune response profiling
Sepsis patients could be treated based on their immune system's response to infection, not their symptoms.
New research uncovers how different people respond to sepsis based on their genetic makeup, which could help identify…
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Report reveals rising rates of fatal opioid overdoses in Ontario shelters
Researchers from the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN) at St. Michael's Hospital and Public Health Ontario analyzed health data from the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario and ICES, and found that there were 210…
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