Health
Mexican students intoxicated by TikTok challenge
Mexican authorities are warning about the dangers of a viral TikTok challenge that has left school students intoxicated after taking a controlled medication.
Jan 21, 2023
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Anxiety
Addiction
Ovulation and menstruation trigger heavy drinking in psychiatric outpatients
People with psychiatric vulnerabilities that increase their risk of misusing alcohol appear more likely to drink heavily around the time of ovulation, especially on weekends, a new study suggests. The days around menstruation ...
Jan 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Following pandemic, educators are not all right, but meditation could ease burden
Approaching the 3-year anniversary of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many can attest to the mental health challenges that came with the sudden changes to everyday life as the disease took hold. In schools, teachers and ...
Jan 19, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Acupuncture and acupressure may help alleviate pain and anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer
Patients undergoing surgery for ovarian and endometrial cancers often experience anxiety and pain. A new study indicates that acupressure before surgery may help reduce anxiety and following this up with acupuncture during ...
Jan 17, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Diagnosing, assessing and treating long COVID
About 1.4 million people in Canada have been affected by long COVID after infection, or suspected infection, with SARS-CoV-2. A new trio of practice articles in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) aims to help clinicians ...
Jan 17, 2023
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Medications
Benzodiazepine tightrope: Experts advocate education and prescribing surveillance vs. strict governmental regulation
Anxiety disorders are among the most common and pervasive mental illnesses in the United States. Antidepressants and psychotherapy typically are the preferred treatment options, although benzodiazepines can be helpful in ...
Jan 12, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Feeling depressed? Performing acts of kindness may help
People suffering from symptoms of depression or anxiety may help heal themselves by doing good deeds for others, new research shows.
Jan 10, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Inflation and a recession are top anxiety-inducing current events polled since June
Gun violence. A recession. Climate change. The Russia-Ukraine war. The midterm elections. While the majority of Americans are anxious about each of these issues, one topic in the news rose above the rest last year: inflation.
Jan 10, 2023
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Health
Telehealth for mental health care increased more during pandemic than in-person care dropped
Telehealth services for common mental health problems surged 16 to 20 fold during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than making up for a drop in in-person care that occurred during the period for a number of conditions, ...
Jan 6, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Aerobic exercise tied to better sleep, mental health in perimenopausal women
Aerobics training is tied to improvement in self-reported anxiety, depression, and sleep quality among perimenopausal women, according to a study published online Nov. 24 in Frontiers in Psychiatry.
Dec 21, 2022
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