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Oncology & Cancer

Sleep disturbances are underappreciated in prostate cancer survivorship

We all got the memo that sleep is foundational for good health, right?

Aug 8, 2023

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Q & A: Perimenopause transitions and concerns

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 41 years old, and at my last women's health appointment, I was told I was in perimenopause. What exactly does that mean? I haven't had any symptoms. What should I expect? Is there anything I should ...

Jul 25, 2023

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Bipolar disorder linked to heightened risk of early death from external causes

People with bipolar disorder—characterized by extreme mood swings—are six times more likely to die before their time from external causes, such as accidents, violence, and suicide, than those without the condition, finds ...

Jul 18, 2023

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Alzheimer's disease & dementia

A small molecule could help suppress Alzheimer's-related inflammation and protect brain cells

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurological disorder that causes the brain to shrink (atrophy) and brain cells to die. AD is the most common cause of dementia—a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral, and ...

Jul 10, 2023

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Gerontology & Geriatrics

The most common menopause symptoms you should know

Menopause, a natural stage of a woman's life marking the end of menstruation, can bring many physical and emotional changes that may leave her feeling bewildered and alone. Hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings can disrupt ...

Jun 16, 2023

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Neurotic people are more likely to suffer from mood swings, study finds

In everyday life, our emotions often change from moment to moment, and people experience these fluctuations to varying degrees. Psychologists at Leipzig University have studied the relationship between the personality trait ...

Jun 7, 2023

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Nine in ten women were never educated about menopause, according to study

More than 90% of postmenopausal women were never taught about menopause at school and more than 60% only started looking for information about it once their symptoms had started, finds a new UCL-led study.

Apr 28, 2023

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Medications

Could antidepressants cause treatment-emergent mania?

In a study published in Molecular Psychiatry, Mark Frye, M.D., a Mayo Clinic researcher and collaborators, investigated the risk of treatment-emergent mania in bipolar disorder when treated with antidepressants.

Feb 27, 2023

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Postpartum depression is more than baby blues

Postpartum depression is real. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 1 out of every 10 new moms suffer from it. It's much more than what's called the "baby blues" because it lasts longer and tends to be more ...

Feb 2, 2023

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