Medical research
Researchers identify a potential target for reversing poor metabolic traits
During oxidative stress, excess production of reactive oxygen species causes cell and tissue damage.
Dec 21, 2023
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Stress
Psychology & Psychiatry
Review highlights rise in psychiatric disorders linked to increased cannabis use
The widespread use of cannabis (marijuana) and its increased potency are associated with a rise in cannabis-related psychiatric conditions, according to a new University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) review article ...
Dec 20, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Stressed snails and slugs may spread rat lungworm through slime
Can humans become infected with the rat lungworm parasite from snail slime, if an infected snail or slug leaves slime on a lettuce leaf? That is the question University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers set out to answer ...
Dec 18, 2023
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Health
New survey: 79% of respondents overlook their health needs during the holidays
According to new survey from the American Heart Association, the holidays are more stressful than taxes, causing people to overlook their own health during "the most wonderful time of the year." The survey suggests that adults ...
Dec 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Blood testing identifies biomarkers of suicidal thoughts
Major depressive disorder affects 16.1 million adults in the United States and costs $210 billion annually. While the primary symptoms of depression are psychological, scientists and doctors have come to understand that depression ...
Dec 15, 2023
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Medical research
Designing non-hallucinogenic psychedelic treatments that may accelerate research on mental health benefits
There is nothing magic about the recent increase in interest around the study of psychedelic drugs as potential treatments for patients suffering from a myriad of mental health conditions.
Dec 15, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Clinical counselor offers tips to beat holiday depression
The holiday season can invite unwelcome guests into your life, such as loneliness, money problems, family demands and unrealistic expectations. The stress and anxiety that accompany those issues can lead to sadness and depression. ...
Dec 13, 2023
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Health
Heart attacks spike during holidays: Tips to protect yourself
Late December is typically a time when holiday stress and winter weather can collide, creating a perfect recipe for a rise in heart attacks and stroke.
Dec 12, 2023
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Health
More than a third of people don't know they have dementia—what to do if you suspect your partner has the condition
Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission.
Dec 6, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Hormonal contraceptive users process stress differently at the molecular and psychological level, finds study
A new UCLA Health study is shedding light on how using hormonal contraceptive pills may affect women's responses to stress and their risk for inflammation-related illnesses.
Dec 6, 2023
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