Psychology & Psychiatry
Children as young as 10 are repeat self-harming, study finds
The risk of repeat self-harm in young people is highest in the first month after an initial self-harm hospital presentation.
Nov 21, 2022
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Health
An excess of salty food seasons the body with stress
A diet containing lots of salt can contribute to increased levels of stress, a new study shows.
Nov 16, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Menopause: HRT linked to depression—here's what the evidence actually says
A growing number of women are turning to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to alleviate distressing symptoms of the menopause—including hot flushes, bladder weakness, vaginal dryness, joint pain, brain fog, sleep disturbances, ...
Nov 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
COVID-19: Vaccination status polarizes population
People who strongly identify with their COVID vaccine status discriminate more strongly against the respective other group. This is shown by a study conducted by the team led by Luca Henkel, member of the Cluster of Excellence ...
Nov 4, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Deprivation in childhood linked to impulsive behavior in adulthood
Inflation is running high around the globe, largely fueled by Russia's war in Ukraine and the COVID pandemic. As a result, many households are having to choose between eating and heating.
Oct 27, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Binge eating is more common than anorexia or bulimia—but it remains a hidden and hard-to-treat disorder
For many people, the term "eating disorder" will bring to mind its two most familiar forms—anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. What they may not realise, however, is that "binge eating disorder" is more common than the ...
Oct 23, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds behavior matters far more to lifetime exposure to cancer-causing radiation than previously believed
A new multi-disciplinary study including researchers at the University of Calgary shows that people who act quickly to test for and mitigate radon gas in their homes are at a much lower risk of developing lung cancer long-term.
Oct 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID lockdowns in Nigeria brought the fear of crime closer to home. What communities did next
The COVID pandemic changed people's lives in many ways. For instance, lockdowns and curfews drove people from their cities' streets and kept many at home. Nigeria was no different.
Oct 17, 2022
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Health
Physical activity and sedentary behavior both increased during COVID lockdown, new research reveals
Thanks to the Commonwealth Games and Women's Euros, our stadiums and screens have been full of inspiring sporting stories this summer. Yet statistics consistently show that we are still not getting enough physical exercise, ...
Aug 29, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why it's important to tell people that monkeypox is predominantly affecting gay and bisexual men
Monkeypox virus, or MPXV, is an emerging threat to public health. The World Health Organization recently declared the current outbreak a global public health emergency.
Aug 15, 2022
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