Psychology & Psychiatry

Exercise affects positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia

For patients with schizophrenia, exercise has a significant effect on positive and negative symptoms, according to a review published online Feb. 20 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Neuroscience

History of gout tied to risk for BPPV, Meniere disease

A history of gout is associated with an increased risk for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere disease, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Researchers link suicide prevalence to geographical latitude

Over the years, deaths due to suicide have become prevalent across the globe, with estimates suggesting that almost 800,000 people take their own lives each year. Suicide and self-harm adversely affect individuals, families, ...

Medical economics

US leads world in health care spending yet key health outcomes lag

The U.S. spends as much as three times more on health care per person as other high-income countries, yet residents are often less likely to visit doctors, according to a report that highlights poor returns for the nation's ...

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