Health
Male infertility is more common than you may think. Here are 5 ways to protect your sperm
Infertility is often thought of as a female problem but one in three IVF cycles in Australia involve male infertility.
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News tagged with psychological factors
Psychology & Psychiatry
New survey reveals that a quarter of UK adults mistrust others
A major new survey of trust and mistrust in the UK has revealed worryingly high levels of mistrust in society, with a quarter of respondents mistrustful of other people and a similar proportion keen for help to feel more ...
Nov 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Unraveling autism spectrum disorder mechanisms through rigid-autonomous phase sequences
A recent study delves into the behavioral complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by introducing the rigid-autonomous phase sequence (RAPS) formation concept. RAPS may be responsible for the cognitive, sensory-motor, ...
Nov 21, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Conceptual model identifies factors to mitigate risk for opioid misuse during cancer care
Among cancer patients, psychological distress and accessibility of opioids often lead to chemical coping, a middle ground between addiction and proper adherence to a medication regimen. Chemical coping can diminish quality ...
Nov 8, 2023
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Neuroscience
Contraceptive pills might impair fear-regulating regions in women's brains
More than 150 million women worldwide use oral contraceptives (OCs). Combined OCs (COCs), made up of synthetic hormones, are the most common type. Sex hormones are known to modulate the brain network involved in fear processes.
Nov 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression, anxiety and stress linked to poor heart health in two new studies
The heart and mind are strongly connected, with depression, anxiety and chronic stress all increasing the risk for heart and brain health complications, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American ...
Nov 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Food insecurity, job loss contributed substantially to worldwide mental health decline during first COVID phase: Study
Many studies have documented the decline in mental health throughout the pandemic, but new analyses led by School of Public Health researchers paint a sharper picture of the factors that placed the greatest burden on psychological ...
Oct 31, 2023
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Medications
Ketamine's effect on depression may hinge on hope
In study after study, the psychoactive drug ketamine has given profound and fast relief to many people suffering from severe depression. But these studies have a critical shortcoming: Participants usually can tell whether ...
Oct 19, 2023
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Addiction
Treatment for alcohol use disorder improves quality of life in men and women aged 60+, study finds
Adults aged 60 and older reported better overall health and quality of life after treatment for their alcohol use disorder, according to a new study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.
Oct 16, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
I think my teen is depressed. How can I get them help and what are the treatment options?
Moody, withdrawn, down. These words are often used by parents of teens. And young people may say they feel so "depressed" about upcoming exams, or that the world is "just so depressing" these days.
Oct 5, 2023
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