Health
New Zealand lawmakers pass euthanasia bill, referendum next
New Zealand lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favor of a bill to legalize euthanasia, a watershed moment that ended a contentious two-year debate.
Nov 13, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mind mom's mental health after child's diagnosis
Doctors should consider a "family diagnosis" when it comes to treating children with epilepsy, as recent research has uncovered the potential for long-term mental-health challenges impacting the mothers of diagnosed children.
May 9, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Negative social media behaviors may be associated with depression in millennials
Certain social media factors were linked with major depressive disorder (MDD) in a Journal of Applied Biobehavioural Research study of Millennials.
Jan 9, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why natural depression therapies are better than pills
Winter is upon us. And with it comes the annual worsening of depressive symptoms. Sadly, in the United States, suicide continues to claim more lives than firearms, and suicide rates are increasing in nearly all states. The ...
Nov 14, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Suicide: A public health crisis
Each day in the United States, 123 people take their own lives. For each of those deaths, at least 25 more people attempt suicide.
Sep 14, 2018
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Cardiology
Computer model helps physicians prescribe stroke preventing therapy
Physician-researchers in the College of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati have developed a computerized decision support tool that uses a combination of patient information and characteristics to assist physicians ...
May 11, 2016
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Health
Study finds growing public support in the US and Canada for smokefree outdoor laws
A new study has found increasing support in the United States and Canada for smokefree laws for outdoor areas, especially in playgrounds and school grounds.
Sep 15, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What makes some women able to resist or recover psychologically from assault-related trauma?
In a study of 159 women who had been exposed to at least one assault-related potentially traumatic event, 30% developed major depressive disorder, which may be attributed to self-blame common to survivors of assault. Fewer ...
Mar 2, 2015
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Health
Parent and teacher support protects teens from sleep problems and depression
A new study suggests that disturbed sleep in adolescents is associated with more symptoms of depression and greater uncertainly about future success. However, perceived support and acceptance from parents and teachers appears ...
May 22, 2013
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Health
Passive smoking under fire when Swiss head to the polls
Switzerland is deeply divided ahead of a vote Sunday on whether to beef up a ban on smoking in indoor workplaces and public spaces, with supporters stressing the health benefits of less second-hand smoke and opponents decrying ...
Sep 20, 2012
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