'Talking treatments' for chronically ill linked to reduced hospital visits
People with illnesses such as diabetes are less likely to need hospital treatment if they have access to "talking therapies" on the NHS.
Feb 7, 2022
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People with illnesses such as diabetes are less likely to need hospital treatment if they have access to "talking therapies" on the NHS.
Feb 7, 2022
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For transgender people, starting gender-affirming hormone treatment in adolescence is linked to better mental health than waiting until adulthood, according to new research led by the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Jan 12, 2022
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(HealthDay)—In guidance issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommendations are presented to help pediatricians support the emotional and behavioral needs of children, teenagers, and families during the COVID-19 ...
Dec 16, 2021
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Depression is a global issue. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 15 percent of people will experience a disabling bout of depression at some point in their lives. Despite an array of treatments that includes ...
Nov 26, 2021
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All areas of life are fighting back post-lockdown—but dentistry, with long NHS waiting lists and limited access to emergency care even before the pandemic, is on a particularly challenging road to recovery.
Nov 25, 2021
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Opioid misuse is a devastating problem in the U.S. and a leading cause of death among adolescents and young adults. Penn State College of Medicine researchers found young people with certain mental health conditions and histories ...
Nov 22, 2021
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While the historical advice to cancer patients was rest and avoidance of physical activity, there is now compelling evidence which demonstrates that increasing physical activity is not only safe for cancer survivors but extremely ...
Oct 21, 2021
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(HealthDay)—In 2020, 20.3 percent of adults had received any mental health treatment in the previous 12 months, according to an October data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National ...
Oct 20, 2021
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Breast cancer survivors who participated in Active Living After Cancer, an evidence-based 12-week group program, markedly increased their physical activity and ability to accomplish the basic pursuits of daily life, researchers ...
Sep 23, 2021
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Electroconvulsive therapy, which may be effective at lowering long-term risks of suicide and death among patients with certain mood disorders, may result in longer hospital stays and increased health care costs, according ...
Jul 14, 2021
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