Psychology & Psychiatry
Millennials' odds for depression rise with social media use
(HealthDay)—Millennials struggling with depression aren't being helped by their use of Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat, a new study reports.
Jan 10, 2019
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News tagged with college students
Health
New research findings show an increase in sleep texting
New research findings from Villanova University's M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing show that a growing number of adolescents and college students are keeping connected to friends into the wee hours of night, and often ...
Nov 27, 2018
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Diabetes
College students with diabetes at risk for complications, depression, low quality of life
Going off to college, while stressful for any student, poses risks to those with diabetes, according to a study in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
Aug 26, 2019
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Health
Choking game prevalent among teens in Texas
Nearly one out of seven college students surveyed at a Texas university has participated in the Choking Game, a dangerous behavior where blood flow is deliberately cut off to the brain in order to achieve a high, according ...
Jan 18, 2012
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Medications
In study, acetaminophen makes risky moves seem less dangerous
While acetaminophen is helping you deal with your headache, it may also be making you more willing to take risks, a new study suggests.
Sep 8, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: Woman's symptoms require evaluation with health care provider
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 19, and I think I might have a yeast infection. Or it could be trichomoniasis. My symptoms are vaginal odor, unstable periods and pain during sex. I don't feel comfortable going to the doctor about this. ...
Feb 28, 2020
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Vaccination
Study finds COVID vaccine mandates significantly reduce infection rates on college campuses
New research from The Ohio State University College of Medicine finds COVID-19 vaccine mandates are highly effective at reducing the spread of the virus and increasing immunity in a university setting.
Sep 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Want to change your personality? It may not be easy to do alone
Most people have an aspect of their personality they'd like to change, but without help it may be difficult to do so, according to a study led by a University of Arizona researcher and published in the Journal of Research ...
Jan 31, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why bad sleep doesn't always lead to depression
Poor sleep is both a risk factor, and a common symptom, of depression. But not everyone who tosses and turns at night becomes depressed.
Sep 18, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Almost 1 in every 3 college-age Americans are now obese
It's probably fair to say that most people know of the so-called "Freshman 15"—the weight that college students are often said to gain when they're away from home for the first time.
Nov 23, 2021
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