Geographic differences in U.S. homicide rates have decreased since the 1970s
A new study finds that, counter to expectations, geographic disparities in rates of homicides in the US have decreased in recent decades.
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A new study finds that, counter to expectations, geographic disparities in rates of homicides in the US have decreased in recent decades.
Diagnostic labels for people experiencing what some consider to be relatively milder forms of mental-ill health may affect how others perceive them for better and worse, according to a new study.
New research highlights the growing problem of death ideation and the increasing rates of both loneliness and suicidal thoughts among older individuals. The study explores the critical issue of social disconnection and…
The proliferation of unlicensed mental health influencers can erode public trust in qualified professionals and evidence-based practices. Misinformation propagated online may create skepticism toward ...
In an unprecedented show of unity in support of the World Health Organization, 14 African countries and many partners pledged over US$ 45 million to the WHO Investment Round, a three-month-old initiative aimed at…
Nuclear energy, weaponry, and waste pose challenges and benefits to health and well-being across diverse populations. Major ...
Counseling and therapy are two terms sometimes used interchangeably because they’re very similar. The greatest difference ...
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Between 13 and 25 percent of athletes experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related disorders, a rate ...
There is a long tradition of wondering about the mental health implications of religious practice. The psychiatrist and ...
Accessing mental health care can be a harrowing ordeal. Even if a patient finds a therapist in their network, their insurance ...
Even if the risk is small, the potential of a debilitating brain vessel rupture may be a psychological burden, finds new study.
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Childhood trauma is an intricate experience that deeply imprints on our psyche, influencing both our internal and external ...
ST. LOUIS — Seventy women die every year in Missouri of pregnancy and birth complications. In December of 2023, Missouri Gov.
Researchers compared the diagnostic accuracy of ChatGPT and radiologists in radiological imaging with 106 musculoskeletal radiology cases. The results showed that the diagnostic accuracy of the ChatGPT is comparable to…
A pioneering new DNA forensics technique is looking for a reliable method to measure a suspect's individual level of natural shedding of skin and other cells to add to, and compare with, evidence collected at crime…
Research in mice sheds light on how thyroid hormone alters wiring in the brain. Findings reveal that thyroid hormone syncs up the brain and body to drive exploratory behavior. Researchers say their work could illuminate…
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In awake mice, researchers found that even low deep brain stimulation currents in the central thalamus could sometimes still cause electrographic seizures.
Children who have persistently raised inflammation are at a higher risk of experiencing serious mental health disorders including psychosis and depression in early adulthood.
Researchers have discovered the neurons responsible for 'item memory,' deepening our understanding of how the brain stores and retrieves the details of 'what' happened and offering a new target for treating Alzheimer's…
Celibacy is having a cultural moment. In the last decade, a growing number of celebrities have opened up about their decision to take a temporary break from sexual activity, from Lenny Kravitz to Lady Gaga. At the same…
Some people believe personality is fixed, but more recent research suggests that personality may develop over time and that ...
A team of researchers has discovered that an antioxidant found in rosemary extract can reduce volitional intakes of cocaine by moderating the brain's reward response, offering a new therapeutic target for treating…
Researchers uncover a link between cognition and brain networks prior to psychotic break in individuals at risk of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia.
A new study created a score to identify patients with platelet hyperreactivity and risk of related, future cardiovascular disease.
Death of a loved one is difficult, but when suicide is the cause it can stir up a range of conflicted feelings. The five stages ...
Computer science researchers have developed an approach that matches the performance of expert-scored polysomnography using just a single-lead echocardiogram. In addition to simplifying a typically expensive and…
Heart failure is a leading cause of death worldwide and is especially deadly for people who don't have access to medical facilities. A team of researchers aims to bring heart failure screening from the lab to the home…
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