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FDA Panel Says No to MDMA as Treatment for PTSD
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2024
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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Tuesday voted against recommending the psychedelic MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In a 10-1 vote, the panel determined the evidence amassed so far fails to show the controversial drug...
Service Dogs Work Wonders for Veterans With PTSD: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2024
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Military veterans often struggle with their mental health once their service ends, but the first clinical trial of its kind has found that having a service dog helps lower the risk of PTSD for these former soldiers.
Veterans paired with a service dog had 66% lower odds o...
U.S. Maternal Death Rate Remains Much Higher Than Other Affluent Nations
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 4, 2024
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Maternal mortality rates in the United States continue to exceed those in other wealthy nations, with most women dying during pregnancy and childbirth in ways that were preventable, a new report shows.
In 2022, U.S. women had a death rate from complications of pregnancy ...
Better Sleep Might Bring Less Loneliness
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 3, 2024
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People who feel lonely and socially isolated might benefit from more sleep, especially if they’re a young adult, a new study suggests.
Better sleep is associat...
Sleep Apnea Treatment Can Give Couples' Bond a Boost
- June 3, 2024
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Strapping a mask to your face can make for a happier marriage, a new study suggests.
Relationships with partners flourish if a person with sleep apnea starts using a continuous positive air pressure (
Night Owls Could Be Upping Their Mental Health Risks
- May 31, 2024
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People who regularly stay up until the wee hours of the morning could be harming their mental health, a new study finds.
Regardless of whether people were morning larks or a night owls, they tended to have higher rates of mental and behavioral disorders if they stayed u...
Amsterdam's 'Psychiatric Ambulance' Could Be Advance For Those in Mental Health Crisis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2024
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Ambulances meant for people having a mental health crisis could help folks get the care they need with less confrontation and friction, a new...
PTSD, Anxiety Is Rising Among College Students
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2024
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America's college students seem to be more stressed than ever, with a new report finding a sharp rise in cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD) on c...
Suicide Rates Among Cancer Patients Are Falling
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2024
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Even as suicide rates have risen among Americans generally, one group appears to be bucking that trend: People diagnosed with cancer.
Experts are crediting improved access to counseling and other "psychosocial care" with easing the emotional toll of cancer and keeping m...
Kids in Noisy Neighborhoods More Prone to Anxiety
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 29, 2024
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Children exposed to traffic and other noise in their neighborhoods may be at higher risk for anxiety, researchers conclude, while air pollution could raise risks for other mental health woes.
"Childhood and adolescent noise pollution exposure could increase anxiety by in...
Binge-Eating Disorder Could Be Tougher to Kick Than Thought
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 28, 2024
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Prior studies have suggested that binge eating disorder may not last long, but a more rigorous look at the illness finds that just isn't so.
“The big takeaway is that binge-eating disorder does improve with time, but for many people it lasts years,” said study first ...
Are You a 'Stress Bragger'? It's Probably Backfiring
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 27, 2024
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"Ugh, I'm so busy these days I can barely think straight. It's so crazy."
No doubt some friend or coworker (maybe even yourself) has moaned about how stresse...
Moms, Even When Kids Reject Your Advice, It's Still Helping Them
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 27, 2024
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Does advising your teen sometimes feel like talking to the proverbial brick wall?
Don't fret: New research shows that even when your preteen or teen gives your advice a flat "no way," your counsel is probably having an impact.
It may simply be tucked away by your...
1 in 9 U.S. Children Have Been Diagnosed With ADHD
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2024
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About 1 in 9 American children have ever received an ADHD diagnosis, slightly more than the number of kids currently being treated for the disorder, a new study shows.
About 7.1 million ...
Teen Cannabis Users' Risk for Psychosis May Be Stronger Than Thought: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2024
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Doctors have long known that excessive marijuana use can trigger psychosis, especially in the young. But new research suggests the link is stronger that ever imagined before.
Teens who use cannabis face 11 times the odds for a psychotic episode compared to teens who abst...
Mediterranean Diet Could Be a Stress-Buster, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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The Mediterranean diet has already been shown to be great for a person’s physical health, but new research finds that following the Mediterranean diet also can lift your mood.<...
PTSD Triples Odds for Teeth Grinding, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face more than triple the odds of bruxism, otherwise known as teeth grinding, a new study finds.
More Than 321,000 U.S. Kids Lost a Parent to Drug ODs in a Decade
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2024
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More than 320,000 U.S. children lost a parent to drug overdose during the past decade, according to a new study reported May 8 in JAMA Psychiatry.
What’s more, the death rate accelerated during the ...
Drive to Be 'Perfect' Parent Isn't Healthy, Survey Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2024
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Parents striving to be “perfect” will never attain that goal, and the aim isn’t even healthy for their families, a new study says.
The risks of striving for perfection are such that researchers have now created a scale to help parents track their burnout and, if ne...
How Bad Was Beethoven's Lead Poisoning?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2024
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No one knows what caused the liver and kidney disease that led to Ludwig van Beethoven’s untimely death.
But one popular theory – that high lead levels killed the great composer – should be ruled out, researchers argue in the journal
A Parent's Watchful Eye Does Keep Kids From Drugs, Alcohol: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 7, 2024
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Parents can be very effective buzzkills for their teens, just by letting kids know they’re being closely watched, a new study reports.
Parental Deaths to Guns, Drugs Harmed Nearly 100,000 U.S. Kids in 2020
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 6, 2024
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Nearly 100,000 U.S. children lost a parent in 2020 to gun violence or drug overdose, a three-fold rise since 1999, according to a new study.
Overall, these two causes made up nearly a quarter (23%) of parental losses in 2020, almost double the level cited in 1999, accord...
How 'Unruly' Sports Parents Harm Their Kids' Mental Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 6, 2024
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Everyone knows that specific type of sports parent – the over-the-top dad or mom who curses, shouts and even becomes physically aggressive during their kid’s match.
While they might think they’re cheering their kid to victory, such poor sports behavior actually can...
Could You Spot the Silent Symptoms of Stress?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2024
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The silent symptoms of stress can be easily overlooked, but they’re important to recognize to protect one’s mental health, experts say.
Visible symptoms of stress are fairly obvious – irritability, anger, impatience, muscle tension.
“You may not be able to ...
More Evidence Supports Psilocybin's Antidepressant Powers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2024
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The active chemical in magic mushrooms could prove to be a powerful antidepressant, a new review finds.
Psilocybin outperformed a variety of “control” treatments in easing symptoms of depression, researchers reported May 1 in the BMJ.
Those control gro...
When in Life Are Folks Most Lonely?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 30, 2024
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At what age does loneliness strike adults the hardest?
A new review maps it out, finding that people are more lonely as young adults, grow less lonely as they approach middle age, and then fall back into loneliness in old age, researchers reported April 30 in the journal...
Staying Fit Boosts Kids' Mental Health
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 30, 2024
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The benefits of physical fitness for kids spill over into their mental health, new research shows.
Getting plenty of exercise may guard against depressive symptoms, anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study published April 29 in the journal...
Loneliness Can Shorten Lives of Cancer Survivors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2024
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Cancer survivors in the throes of loneliness are more likely to die compared to those with companionship, a new study finds.
Further, people who are the most lonely are the most likely to die, results show.
“Loneliness, the feeling of being isolated, is a prevale...
A Stolen Dog Feels Like Losing a Child, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2024
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The emotional turmoil caused by a stolen dog is akin to that of a parent losing a child, a new study finds.
The findings support ...
Drug, Alcohol Abuse Goes Untreated in Many Ex-Prisoners
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2024
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Most ex-cons are unlikely to receive substance use treatment following their release from prison, even though odds are high they are struggling with addiction, a new study finds.
National estimates suggest as many as 85% of inmates leave prison with some form of substanc...
There's an 'Epidemic' of Loneliness Among U.S. Parents, Poll Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2024
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Anne Helms is one busy mom, constantly juggling the demands of working from home with parenting two young children.
Despite that whirl of activity, Helms says she often feels isolated and lonely.
“I work from home full time and I actually have a job where I’m o...
'Dream It, Be It?' Study Finds Teens Who Focus on Life Goals Often Succeed
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2024
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“Dream it, be it” might sound like a cliche, but a new study says there’s something to the notion.
Teenagers who set ambitious goals for themselves tend to be more successful as young adults, researchers reported recently in the
Trying 'Magic Mushroom' Drug to Ease Depression? It Has Side Effects
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2024
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Many people with tough-to-treat depression may be trying psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, as an alternative to antidepressants.
Thinking that it's a "natural" drug, folks ...
Kids With Common Skin Conditions Face Stigma, Bullying
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2024
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Acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, alopecia: Any one of these common skin ailments can render a child vulnerable to stigma and bullying at school, new research confirms.
“These chronic skin conditions can be tremendously life-altering, including shaping psychosocial de...
Stigma, Shame Hit Many Gay Men Affected by Mpox Outbreak
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2024
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A British study finds that beyond the physical pain and turmoil of an mpox diagnosis, many of the mostly gay and bisexual men infected during the 2022 outbreak faced stigma, homophobia and shame.
Mpox is spread largely through skin-to-skin contact, and the outbreak in E...
Teens Often Bullied Online About Their Weight: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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Teenagers are frequently bullied about their weight on social media, and the bullying increases with each hour they spend on these si...
Most Homeless Americans Are Battling Mental Illness
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2024
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Two-thirds of homeless people are experiencing some form of mental health disorder, a large, new review of data on the subject.
The analysis found that men who are homeless are more likely to be battling mental illness than women, although rates were high for both gender...
Could Some HIV Meds Also Fight Alzheimer's?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2024
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In a new study, people living with HIV who got standard meds to keep the virus at bay also had much lower rates of Alzheimer's disease -- suggesting the drugs might also lower risks for ...
A More Diverse Nature Brings Better Mental Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2024
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Want to feel happier?
Live in or near a place with a rich diversity of nature, a new study says.
Environments with plentiful natural features -- trees, birds, plants and rivers -- are associated with better mental well-being than the more spartan landscapes of subu...
Parents, You Can Ease a Teen's Stress Around Standardized Tests
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2024
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Standardized tests put a lot of pressure on teenagers who want to secure their future and make their parents and teachers proud.
This stress can lead to symptoms like stomach aches, sleep problems, irritability and heightened emotionality, experts say.
But there ar...
Parks, Forests Boost Preschoolers' Mental Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2024
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Toddlers who grow up near nature are less likely to have emotional issues, even if the green space is just a park or a big back yard, a new study shows.
The more green space there is within three-fourths of a mile from a child's home, the fewer symptoms of
Black and Native Americans Hit Hardest by 'Deaths of Despair'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2024
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More middle-aged Black and Native Americans are now falling prey to “deaths of despair” than whites, a new study finds.
These deaths -- from suicide, drug overdose and alcoholic liver disease -- initially had been more common among whites.
But a new analysis ha...
Antipsychotics Help Ease Episodes of Marijuana-Induced Psychosis
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2024
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Overuse of marijuana is increasingly being linked to dangerous bouts of psychosis, and a new study finds that antipsychotics may be needed to keep such pa...
Rising Threat to Americans' Healthy Sleep: Neighborhood Gunfire
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2024
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A good night's sleep is often hampered by caffeine, hunger, alcohol or chronic pain.
Now, America has a new cause of poor sleep: the sound of gunfire on city streets.
Tough Work Hours in 20s, 30s Tied to Worse Health Decades Later
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2024
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A rotten work schedule in young adulthood can affect a person's middle-aged health, a new study finds.
Young adults who worked shifts outside the usual 9-to-5 schedule were more likely to report worse
Too Often, Postpartum Depression Goes Untreated in Black, Hispanic Women
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2024
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Massive racial disparities exist in the treatment of pregnancy-related mood disorders in the United States, a new study shows.
White women suffering from ...
Sports Gambling, Binge Drinking a Dangerous Duo for Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2024
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People who gamble on sports are more likely to be binge drinkers as well, a new report finds.
Both women and men who bet on sports were at least twice as likely to binge drink compared to non-gamblers, results showed. Further, the odds of binge drinking increased with th...
Could the Keto Diet Help Ease Psychiatric Conditions?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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Patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder tend to see their conditions ease after four months on the ketogenic ("keto") diet, a small pilot study finds.
While no one is saying the diet should replace standard medications, the researchers believe it could provide a...
Big Improvements Seen in Spotting, Treating Mental Health Issues Around Pregnancy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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Expecting or new mothers are much more likely these days to be diagnosed with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, new research shows.
Monthly Injection Curbs Opioid Cravings, But Few Treatment Centers Use It
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2024
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A monthly long-acting injection of buprenorphine can be an easier and more effective therapy for people struggling with opioid addiction, but treatment centers aren't much interested in using it, a new study discovers.
Only one-third of treatment facilities (33%) offer l...