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Medical research

Baby loss doubles risk of anxiety and depression

Women who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage or early in the child's life are more than twice as likely to suffer from depression as those who did not, a study suggests.

Medical research

Epilepsy support needed to reduce preventable deaths

Experts say as many as 76 percent of fatalities could be caused by a substantial number of people between the ages of 16 and 54 not receiving neurology care after an epilepsy-related hospital admission.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Social context is key to COVID testing success

Edinburgh experts who completed a comprehensive review of COVID-related research carried out by social scientists found it to be limited in depth and scope.

Health

Sun's rays can reduce premature birth risk

Women who receive more sunlight in their first trimester lessen the chances of developing problems with their placenta associated with preterm birth and baby loss, researchers say.

Medications

Steroid could reduce heavy menstrual bleeding

Women who experience heavy menstrual bleeding could have their blood loss reduced by treatment with a common anti-inflammatory steroid, research suggests.

Neuroscience

Running to music combats mental fatigue

Listening to music while running might be the key to improving people's performance when they feel mentally fatigued, a new study suggests.

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