http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Ninety-eight percent of women undergoing breast augmentation surgery say the results met or exceeded their expectations, according to a prospective outcome study published in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-breast-augmentation-patients-high-satisfaction.html Surgery Wed, 01 May 2013 12:27:29 EST news286630041 At a time when 25% of the adult population is considered to be obese and the annual cost of the national obesity epidemic is estimated at £5 billon, a Plymouth-based research project that introduced young men and older people to sustainable and healthy food activities points to innovative partnership solutions. The research showed how participants underwent a range of social and behavioural improvements around food and diet. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-food-cultures-cooking-reveals-appetite.html Health Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:00:02 EST news278840086 (HealthDay)—As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to enter the debate about gay marriage, a new study suggests that being in a legally recognized relationship of any kind may reduce feelings of nervousness, hopelessness and depression. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-legal-unions-marriage-boost-mental.html Psychology & Psychiatry Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:20:02 EST news274643648 "Stand by me" is a common refrain when it comes to friendship but new research from Concordia University proves that the concept goes beyond pop music: keeping friends close has real physiological and psychological benefits. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-friends-negating-negativity.html Psychology & Psychiatry Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:52:59 EST news246801172 Blogging may have psychological benefits for teens suffering from social anxiety, improving their self-esteem and helping them relate better to their friends, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-blogging-teens-social-distress.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:47:14 EST news244900024 Few patients in Canada undergo breast reconstruction after mastectomy, despite its safety as a procedure and the positive psychological benefits, states a review article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-breast-reconstruction-mastectomy-canada.html Cancer Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:46:18 EST news239892367 A new study by York University researchers finds that practicing yoga reduces the physical and psychological symptoms of chronic pain in women with fibromyalgia. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-07-yoga-boosts-stress-busting-hormone-pain.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:40:03 EST news230991979 Coming out as lesbian, gay, or bisexual increases emotional well-being even more than earlier research has indicated. But the psychological benefits of revealing one's sexual identity -- less anger, less depression, and higher self-esteem – are limited to supportive settings, shows a study published June 20 in Social Psychology and Personality Science. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-06-good.html Psychology & Psychiatry Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:56:47 EST news227760991