Oncology & Cancer
Loneliness can cut survival after a cancer diagnosis: Study
There's a "loneliness epidemic" in the United States, and feelings of isolation have been linked to heart disease, stroke and other health conditions.
Jun 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Grief can increase risk of heart problems, study finds
Losing loved ones can take a major toll not just on psychological well-being but also on physical health. Researchers at the University of Arizona studied the impact of grief on heart function and found that severe grief ...
Jun 1, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Poor self-esteem and body image increase weight and poor mental health in teens
Promoting positive body image and self-esteem among children could help reduce poor mental health associated with being higher weight in adolescence.
May 22, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
What's the relationship between cancer survivors' tobacco use, symptom burden, and motivation to quit smoking?
In a recent study, current smoking and vaping were associated with a higher burden of symptoms among adult cancer survivors, but these symptoms were not related to survivors' desire to quit smoking. The findings are published ...
May 22, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Postpartum depression: What it is, symptoms & treatments
Becoming a mother is an experience like no other—a time of joy, anticipation and love. But, for some women, new motherhood can come with challenging emotions.
May 16, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental imagery a helpful way to distract teens from negative thought patterns, study finds
For adolescents who may get stuck in negative thought spirals, refocusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction than verbal thoughts, a recent study from Oregon State University found.
Apr 27, 2023
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Pediatrics
When both mothers and fathers maltreat their children
About one in five cases of child abuse and neglect is committed by both mothers and fathers, but nearly all the research attention has been focused on when just one parent is involved.
Apr 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Income rank linked to experience of physical pain, irrespective of whether in a rich or poor country, study suggests
A new study of worldwide polling data suggests that a person's income rank relative to their peers is linked to their experience of physical pain, with a lower income rank linked to a higher likelihood of experiencing pain. ...
Apr 17, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Major Australian study reveals two-thirds of people who suffer childhood maltreatment suffer more than one kind
This week, we released results from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study. It is the first national survey of the population aged 16 years and older about their experiences of child maltreatment. It's also the first study ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Cardiology
When chest pain isn't a heart attack
Aside from injuries, the second most common reason adults in the United States go to the emergency department is chest pain, accounting for more than 6.5 million visits annually. Despite the growing prevalence of cardiovascular ...
Feb 20, 2023
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