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People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds

People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMiddle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a study.&quo

People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMiddle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a study.&quo
Researchers find antipsychotics help ease episodes of marijuana-induced psychosis

Researchers find antipsychotics help ease episodes of marijuana-induced psychosis

by Ernie MundellOveruse of marijuana is increasingly beinglinkedto dangerous bouts of psychosis, and a new study finds that antipsychotics may be needed to keep such patients out of the ho

Researchers find antipsychotics help ease episodes of marijuana-induced psychosis

by Ernie MundellOveruse of marijuana is increasingly beinglinkedto dangerous bouts of psychosis, and a new study finds that antipsychotics may be needed to keep such patients out of the ho
Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study

Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pill that slowly releases ketamine could treat people with severe depression without giving them the psychedelic side effects of the often-misused drug, early tr

Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pill that slowly releases ketamine could treat people with severe depression without giving them the psychedelic side effects of the often-misused drug, early tr
'Deaths of despair' among Black Americans surpassed those of white Americans in 2022

'Deaths of despair' among Black Americans surpassed those of white Americans in 2022

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis by researchers at UCLA Health found that mortality rates of middle-aged Black Americans caused by the &quot

'Deaths of despair' among Black Americans surpassed those of white Americans in 2022

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis by researchers at UCLA Health found that mortality rates of middle-aged Black Americans caused by the &quot
Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults surges during pandemic

Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults surges during pandemic

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began—particularly among females—

Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults surges during pandemic

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began—particularly among females—
Medical leaders paint grim picture for maternal health unless Idaho alters abortion law

Medical leaders paint grim picture for maternal health unless Idaho alters abortion law

by Angela Palermo, The Idaho StatesmanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNampa OB-GYN Dr. Megan Kasper recently saw a young pregnant patient who, in her second trimester, was experiencing painful contr

Medical leaders paint grim picture for maternal health unless Idaho alters abortion law

by Angela Palermo, The Idaho StatesmanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNampa OB-GYN Dr. Megan Kasper recently saw a young pregnant patient who, in her second trimester, was experiencing painful contr
More than half of aged care residents are on antidepressants, finds Australian study

More than half of aged care residents are on antidepressants, finds Australian study

by South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA), based at SAHMRI, has found 6 out of 10 Australian a

More than half of aged care residents are on antidepressants, finds Australian study

by South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA), based at SAHMRI, has found 6 out of 10 Australian a
First-ever study of the psychological impact of war on autistic children

First-ever study of the psychological impact of war on autistic children

byHebrew University of JerusalemCorrelation matrix of study variables. **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001. CATS, Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen; DASS-21, The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale

First-ever study of the psychological impact of war on autistic children

byHebrew University of JerusalemCorrelation matrix of study variables. **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001. CATS, Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen; DASS-21, The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale
Learning and memory problems in Down syndrome linked to alterations in genome's 'dark matter'

Learning and memory problems in Down syndrome linked to alterations in genome's 'dark matter'

by Center for Genomic RegulationThe activity of Snhg11 (red) pictured in the dentate gyrus region of the hippocampus in mice. Credit: Cesar Sierra/Centro de Regulación Genómica (CRG)Researchers a

Learning and memory problems in Down syndrome linked to alterations in genome's 'dark matter'

by Center for Genomic RegulationThe activity of Snhg11 (red) pictured in the dentate gyrus region of the hippocampus in mice. Credit: Cesar Sierra/Centro de Regulación Genómica (CRG)Researchers a
Study looks at depression, stress in both parents after detection of fetal anomalies

Study looks at depression, stress in both parents after detection of fetal anomalies

by Elana GotkineProspective parents experience heightened levels of depression and traumatic stress after the detection of fetal anomalies leading to termination of pregnancy, according to a study&nbs

Study looks at depression, stress in both parents after detection of fetal anomalies

by Elana GotkineProspective parents experience heightened levels of depression and traumatic stress after the detection of fetal anomalies leading to termination of pregnancy, according to a study&nbs
Psychological care delivered by phone can help combat loneliness and depression, study finds

Psychological care delivered by phone can help combat loneliness and depression, study finds

by Keele UniversityCredit: Matt Barnard from PexelsDepression and loneliness can be prevented using structured telephone-based psychological care, delivered over eight weeks, according to new res

Psychological care delivered by phone can help combat loneliness and depression, study finds

by Keele UniversityCredit: Matt Barnard from PexelsDepression and loneliness can be prevented using structured telephone-based psychological care, delivered over eight weeks, according to new res
How early fears play a role in future anxiety, depression

How early fears play a role in future anxiety, depression

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent imaging study led by a scientist at The University of Texas at Dallas has identified early risk factors

How early fears play a role in future anxiety, depression

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent imaging study led by a scientist at The University of Texas at Dallas has identified early risk factors