Psychology & Psychiatry
Poor literacy linked to worse mental health worldwide, study shows
People with poor literacy battle more mental health problems worldwide, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Jan 26, 2023
0
60
Page 17 - News tagged with health issues
Medications
Q&A: Are the newest weight loss drugs too good to be true?
With three-quarters of Americans obese or overweight, interest in weight-loss treatments is at an all-time high. Three injectable medications have dominated the spotlight of late: Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro. These once-a-week, ...
Sep 8, 2023
0
1
Dentistry
Montana clinics chip away at refugees' obstacles to dental care
Yu Yu Htwe had never had dental problems, so she was surprised when a dentist told her she had three cavities at her first appointment in this small city in western Montana.
Jun 23, 2023
0
3
Psychology & Psychiatry
'The suffering is enormous': WHO urges mental health action
The World Health Organization on Friday called on all nations to invest more in mental health, saying "the suffering is enormous" and has been made worse by the COVID pandemic.
Jun 17, 2022
0
97
Psychology & Psychiatry
COVID-19 study: Impact of social distancing on older adults
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social contact, loneliness, wellbeing and physical activity in older adults will be the focus of a new University of Stirling study.
May 4, 2020
0
4
Medical research
Researchers rethink the role of paramedics in the health system
As a paramedic, University of Toronto alumnus Amir Allana routinely responds to a wide range of calls—from people suffering a heart attack or stroke to those experiencing mental health issues and addiction.
Apr 26, 2022
0
2
Health
Apartment life for families means living at close quarters, but often feeling isolated too
Newer high-rise developments in Australia's inner-city areas are increasingly home to parents raising young children. In the 2016 Census, family households represented nearly half of apartment residents. Close to one in ten ...
Aug 5, 2019
0
2
Autism spectrum disorders
Researchers use AI to predict challenging behaviors common in profound autism
Using artificial intelligence tools to analyze years of biomedical data, researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered a possible connection between sleep, gastrointestinal health, and two potentially harmful ...
Nov 6, 2023
0
16
Psychology & Psychiatry
Short attention spans linked to social media distress
New Curtin University research has found that people who get distracted easily are more prone to suffer psychological distress and mental health issues from high levels of social media use. Published in the Journal of Affective ...
Nov 9, 2021
0
27
Arthritis & Rheumatism
What is gonococcal arthritis?
Heard of gonorrhea? Most likely. What about gonococcal arthritis? Maybe not.
Apr 25, 2023
0
2
