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A Journal of Clinical Investigation Viewpoint highlights growing evidence that GLP-1 receptor agonists, particularly semaglutide, may reduce alcohol consumption and some other substance-related ...
People wonder how a man can feel lonely when he is successful, married, has children and appears to have everything.
A review of 18 randomized trials found that regular mindfulness and positive psychology practices may improve blood pressure, inflammation and heart-health behaviors within eight weeks.
Analyzing data from over 485,000 people, researchers found that habitual consumers of four or more caffeinated drinks sleep slightly less. Surprisingly, this shorter sleep features increased depth, suggesting our bodies…
We also report on a study that may have found a way to prevent liver damage caused by fatty liver diseases, which ...
A consultant tells the Scotcast podcast that A&E patients ending in 'corridors and cupboards'.
Helen Macdonald responds to a report by the parliamentary and health service ombudsmanThe parliamentary and health service ombudsman’s findings are stark and sadly familiar (Autism and ADHD care complaints more than…
That expectation gap deserves far more attention in clinical practice. Expectations are not peripheral to treatment. A growing literature shows that expectations can shape patients’ experiences of ...
Mental health conditions, including alcohol abuse, after traumatic events may increase the potential of future cardiovascular risks, such as non-fatal heart attack and stroke or cardiovascular death.
What if depression is not one disease, but many biologically distinct conditions? A major research programme is investigating what this could mean for biomarkers, drug targets and treatment.
Metabolic interventions in severe mental illness have long been judged on kilograms and blood glucose. A new priority-setting partnership asks whether they can also help people feel and function ...
The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center will host its 2026 Virtual Mental Health Summit, “The Voice of the Veteran,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10. The virtual event is open to veterans, caregivers, ...
Higher psychological resilience, assessed years before death, is linked to lower rates of depression, fatigue, pain, and incontinence at the end of life.
The American Psychological Association estimates that teens are spending an average of five hours a day on social media. At Kennesaw State University, one student is examining whether this prolonged ...
Whether you’re blanking on the name of the character in your favorite Ann Patchett book or struggling to remember the name of your granddaughter’s math teacher, some amount of memory decline with age ...
Manoukian and colleagues provide new longitudinal evidence that engagement with community-led organisations (CLOs) is associated with better mental well-being and there are dose–response relationships ...
The month of September is recognized as both National Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month ‘We have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact that substance ...
The Global Shapers Community Kohima Hub has announced a 5-km run on September 10 to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention, urging the community to come together and create a more ...
Lived Experience as Authority - Redefining Women’s Mental Health in Survivorship / cancer, cancer survivorship, HER Mind HER Health ...
Springdale police have responded to 200+ suicidal-person calls this year, while public suicide incidents have happened recently in Fayetteville and Bella Vista.
Taking a long time to fall asleep during pregnancy is associated with slightly lower offspring intelligence scores at age four. New research points to specific metabolic chemicals in the blood that may link prenatal rest…
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – September is a Suicide Prevention Month. It’s an important time too because suicide is a serious issue in the mountain state. The suicide rate in West Virginia has increased by ...
Now, as school districts and states across the country—including Los Angeles, second only to New York in district size —respond to a tidal wave of anti-technology backlash by restricting tech use and ...
Two newly published studies suggest that psychedelic compounds may offer a novel approach to treating cocaine addiction. A clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open found that psilocybin combined ...
NYC public schools will ban student-facing generative AI through eighth grade and cap screen time, Mayor Mamdani announced. But key details — including the specific tools affected — remain unclear ...
The initiative follows a student survey that found connections among sleep, social isolation, screen time and mental health.
Persistent financial hardship in early and middle adulthood was linked to poorer thinking skills by the 50s and more signs of brain aging later in life. Researchers say years of chronic stress and financial worry may…
TORONTO — Greg Rennie says his bipolar depression was an eight out of 10 when he went in for his first ketamine infusion in April 2025.
Singer Shinji opens up about her ongoing battle with panic disorder and stage fright, revealing how her early maturity took a mental toll.
In the unprecedented absence of federal guidance, leading medical groups are issuing their own recommendations for who should get the COVID-19, flu and RSV immunizations.