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Americans increasingly open about mental health

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Americans increasingly open about mental health

(HealthDay)—Americans are becoming more positive about mental health, although some stigma remains, according to the results of a new poll released by the American Psychological Association (APA).

May 17, 2019

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What to do when your child throws a fit

(HealthDay)—You know the scenario—your child has a meltdown, leaving you frustrated, embarrassed and arguing even though your brain says it's a battle you're not likely to win.

May 17, 2019

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Could hypnotherapy be alternative to opioids for pain?

(HealthDay)—Hypnosis might sound like a magic trick to some, but the therapy can be an effective pain reliever, a new review shows.

May 17, 2019

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Study finds narrowing gender gap in youth suicides

New research from Nationwide Children's Hospital finds a disproportionate increase in youth suicide rates for females relative to males, particularly in younger youth aged 10-14 years. The report, which describes youth suicide ...

May 17, 2019

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Imagine: Our attitudes can change solely by the power of imagination

Sometimes in life there are special places that seem to stand out to us—a school playground, perhaps an old church, or that inconspicuous street corner where you were kissed for the first time. Before the kiss you had never ...

May 17, 2019

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Some women with psychotic disorders are more vulnerable around the time of menstruation

Mothers on the Edge, a recent documentary by Louis Theroux, told the stories of four new mothers admitted to specialist mental health units for a range of serious conditions including anxiety, depression and psychosis—triggered ...

May 17, 2019

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Study finds Adelaide's depression hot spots

Poorer, disconnected suburbs are more likely to have depression 'hot spots', according to a new study focused on Adelaide from The Australian National University (ANU).

May 17, 2019

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Why onlookers often don't report sexual harassment

Why don't good people report bad things?

May 17, 2019

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Study examines consequences of workplace bullying

New research reveals how frequently being the target of workplace bullying not only leads to health-related problems but can also cause victims to behave badly themselves.

May 17, 2019

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Stigma deterring elite athletes with mental health issues from seeking help

Stigma is the main reason why elite athletes with mental health issues don't seek the help they need, finds a summary of the available evidence, published in a special issue of the British Journal of Sports Medicine devoted ...

May 16, 2019

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Using information technology to promote health equity

An innovative health information technology (IT) program helps primary care providers to detect and manage depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in traumatized refugees, reports a study in a special June supplement ...

May 16, 2019

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Patients with both schizophrenia and epilepsy die alarmingly early

More than one in four patients with schizophrenia and epilepsy die before reaching the age of fifty. This is shown by research from Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital. The results, which have been published ...

May 16, 2019

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Researchers have identified the first human-specific fusion gene

University at Buffalo researchers have identified the first human-specific fusion gene—a hybrid of two genes—implicated in Alzheimer's disease. The finding suggests that a neurotransmitter receptor, previously successful ...

May 16, 2019

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Expert discusses misconceptions about PTSD

Shaili Jain, a Stanford psychiatrist, discusses the explosion of knowledge about post-traumatic stress disorder and the condition's widespread impact. PTSD is the subject of her new book, The Unspeakable Mind.

May 16, 2019

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Passion trumps love for sex in relationships

Men initiate sex more than three times as often as women do in a long-term, heterosexual relationship. However, previous research shows that sex happens far more often whenever the woman takes the initiative, suggesting that ...

May 16, 2019

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I loved her, I loved her not: How current thinking can sway our memories of love

As our memories fade, we rely on our current assessment of a person to remember how we felt about them in the past, and new research suggests this extends to some of the most central figures in our lives: our parents. The ...

May 16, 2019

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How a new father views his relationship with his partner

A new father's views on his changing relationship with his wife or partner may depend in part on how much support he feels from her when he is caring for their baby, a new study suggests.

May 15, 2019

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Worldwide prevalence of eating disorders increased since 2000

(HealthDay)—Eating disorders are highly prevalent worldwide, especially among women, according to research published in the May issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

May 15, 2019

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Study identifies factors associated with farmer suicide

Georgia farmers are champions at tackling challenges they can see—bad weather, insects and livestock disease, to name a few. Their higher-than-average suicide rate, however, indicates they may need some support in addressing ...

May 15, 2019

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Americans increasingly open about mental health

What to do when your child throws a fit

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Integrated stepped alcohol treatment for people in HIV care improves both HIV and alcohol outcomes

Sugary drinks and fruit juice may increase risk of early death

Owning a dog is influenced by genetic make-up

Groundbreaking genetic discovery shows why Lupus develops

A new approach to targeting cancer cells

Scientists capture first-ever video of body's safety test for T-cells

Identifying the molecular structure of one of Alzheimer's stickier culprits

New findings could lead to improved vaccinations against sexually transmitted infections

Researchers develop electric field-based dressing to help heal wound infections

Adult-onset IBD linked to higher mortality

Cancer drug could be repurposed to provide treatment for brain aneurysms

Tobacco and e-cigarette promotions spark teens' use of nicotine products, study finds

Research reveals insulin-producing beta cells may change function in diabetes

For many HIV+ women, daily survival takes precedence over viral suppression

Sleep duration tied to adverse measures of glycemia

Research looks to halt stress-induced seizures

Preventing relapse in recovery from cocaine use disorder

Ultrasound used to trigger insulin release in mice shows promise for diabetes therapy

Clinical trial improves treatment of genetic rickets

Thresholds found for unilateral optic nerve lesions in MS

First anticoagulant approved for preventing VTE recurrence in children

Heroin overdose ED visits decreased from 2017 to 2018

FDA approves venetoclax for chronic, small lymphocytic leukemia

Study describes TBI caregiver QOL measurement system

Guidelines updated for TB screening, treatment in health care workers

Black women more likely to die of breast cancer, especially in the South

Being sick in the morning can be different from being sick at night

Majority of campus alcohol policies fail to receive 'most effective' rating from experts

Watch out, that cookbook might give you salmonella

New cancer strategies promising, says researcher

Avelumab and axitinib approved for treatment of renal cell carcinoma

Viruses to stop cholera infections – the viral enemy of deadly bacteria could be humanity's friend

Only 3% of children in England visit dentist before their first birthday, study finds

Encouraging critically necessary blood donation among minorities

Partial breast irradiation effective treatment option for low-risk breast cancer

Report advocates for adoptive parent leave

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