Neuroscience
Teens with epilepsy face higher odds for eating disorders
Teenagers with epilepsy are more likely to have an eating disorder than those not suffering from the brain disease, a new study shows.
Dec 4, 2023
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News tagged with psychiatric conditions
Genetics
Genetic study unlocks new connections between sleep problems and mental health
A massive genetic study involving almost 800,000 participants has uncovered genetic factors that contribute to the use of sleep medications, shedding new light on the intricate relationship between sleep problems and psychiatric ...
Nov 29, 2023
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Addiction
Gambling addiction may increase the risk of long-term sick leave
Gambling addiction can increase the risk of long-term sick leave for several years, according to a new study published in Psychological Medicine, titled "The risk and development of work disability among individuals with ...
Nov 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Extensive analysis shows link between mental and physical health
New research, led by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in collaboration with the University of Cambridge's Biomedical Research Centre, involved an extensive analysis of 19 different studies, encompassing data from 194,123 psychiatric ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New research finds greater continuity of psychotherapy after shift to telehealth
The rapid transition to virtual care that occurred with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in better continuity of psychotherapy visits compared to prior to the pandemic when almost all visits were in-person, according ...
Oct 11, 2023
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Race matters when prescribing hormone therapy for menopausal women
Michael Jackson may have sung "it don't matter if you're black or white," but when it comes to prescribing hormone therapy, it appears that race may definitely matter. That is according to a new study, presented at the 2023 ...
Sep 27, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cardiovascular disease and complex health issues almost double COVID-19 infection risk
The risk of COVID-19 infection is around two times higher in older adults with cardiovascular disease and complex comorbidities than in their healthier peers, according to a new study from University College London (UCL).
Sep 11, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The general factor of psychopathology: Precursors and consequences
It is quite common that individuals who have one psychiatric condition also qualify for other psychiatric conditions. This observation questions the conventional belief that different diagnoses are independent and instead ...
Aug 21, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds 'startling' levels of hidden mental health symptoms among people living with long-term autoimmune diseases
More than half of patients with auto-immune conditions experience mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, yet the majority are rarely or never asked in clinic about mental health symptoms, according to new ...
Jul 25, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Understanding effects of heat on mental health
A heat wave is affecting parts of the U.S., including much of the Southwest, through the Southeast and parts of Europe. When temperatures soar, the heat can take a toll more than just physically. Our well-being can suffer ...
Jul 14, 2023
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