Psychology & Psychiatry
Childhood trauma linked to distrust of health care professionals
Our health, well-being and behavior are shaped by our childhood experiences.
Jun 27, 2024
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Health
How do high-profile incidents of racial discrimination affect the eating habits of Black women?
Around the time of the untimely death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Black man in police custody, researchers from Johns Hopkins University were collecting data for Communities CARING, a study that examined the relationship ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Medications
New MDMA variants identified for potentially safer psychotherapeutic use
The use of the active ingredient 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as "ecstasy," to support psychotherapy for mental illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder is being discussed worldwide.
Jun 25, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Practicing mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleep, says study
Mindfulness—focusing on the present moment—can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health. A new University of South Florida-led study helps explain why.
Jun 24, 2024
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Health
Making art is a uniquely human act, and one that provides a wellspring of health benefits
When you think about the word "art," what comes to mind? A child's artwork pinned to the fridge? A favorite artist whose work always inspires? Abstract art that is hard to understand?
Jun 21, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
High rates of loneliness seen among bisexual and transgender people
Transgender and bisexual adults have rates of loneliness that are much higher than that of cisgender and heterosexual people, new data shows. The research is published in the journal MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Jun 20, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Predicting problematic pornography use
Using pornography compulsively; using it to cope with negative emotions; being disturbed by one's own choice of pornographic material; feeling ashamed of using pornography—according to a new international study led by Beáta ...
Jun 19, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Coping with cancer-related fatigue
People can experience cancer-related fatigue before, during and after treatments. This is different from the typical tiredness. At times, your arms and legs might feel heavy, making it hard to move. It may be challenging ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why don't people disclose STIs to a sexual partner? Stigma has a lot to do with it
Globally, more than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are contracted every day in people aged 15–49. These include chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, among others.
Jun 17, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Post-Dobbs, maternal mental health care is even more complicated
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the ecosystem for pregnant women has become far more complicated—not only for women with unexpected pregnancies but also for those with planned pregnancies ...
Jun 14, 2024
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