Psychology & Psychiatry
People coming off antidepressants are looking for help online, underscoring a gap in traditional clinical practices
For many people, antidepressants are a lifesaving treatment.
May 28, 2024
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Health
Researchers urge immediate alcohol regulation to curb violence against women, kids
Community organizations and researchers working in violence prevention and alcohol harm reduction are meeting this week to discuss the role of alcohol in violence against women and children and the policy and program responses ...
May 28, 2024
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Medical economics
Alzheimer's report highlights immense caregiver burden—and potential ways forward
Some 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer's, and about 11 million provide unpaid care for them.
May 27, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: Researchers discusses 25-year study that shows mothers' empathy for teens may predict teens' empathy
A new Child Development study from researchers at the University of Virginia provides the first long-term, longitudinal evidence for the transmission of empathic care across three generations: from mother to teen to child.
May 22, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Australian budget pledged $12.5 million for free menstrual products in Indigenous communities—why it's needed
Last week's federal budget committed A$12.5 million over four years to deliver tampons, pads and other period care products to people who menstruate in rural and remote Indigenous communities.
May 21, 2024
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Health
New study reveals health and social benefits of car-free living
Participating in a three-week car-free challenge has enhanced the health and well-being of Oxford residents, according to research conducted by The University of Bath's Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations ...
May 20, 2024
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Health
Chronic pain support from spouse may decrease well-being for some people
As people age, they often need assistance from their spouse or partner to manage their health problems. Though research has examined the emotional and psychological effects that this support has on the caregiver, less research ...
May 17, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Q&A: How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect older adults' technology use?
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic changed how nearly everyone mediated their social interactions through technology. Some moved happy hours into video chats. Others delved deeper into social media, or took a step back from ...
May 15, 2024
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Health
Recognizing the physical and emotional toll that caring for a loved one with a chronic condition has on the caregiver
Living with a chronic medical condition after surviving a heart attack or stroke may come with additional health and personal care needs. Often survivors must rely on a family member or close friend to help. However, there's ...
May 15, 2024
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Transgender preteens report 13 hours of daily screen time
A new national study has found that transgender preteens, 12 and 13 years old, reported 13 hours of daily recreational screen time, which was 4.5 hours more than their cisgender peers. Data were collected from 2019 to 2021, ...
May 13, 2024
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