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Secondhand smoke exposure linked to migraine, severe headache
“These findings underscore the need for stronger regulation of tobacco exposure, particularly in homes and public places.”
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Yoga linked to seizure, anxiety reduction in epilepsy
“Our study showed that doing yoga can alleviate the burden of epilepsy and improve the overall quality of life by reducing this perceived stigma...
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Chronic pain in the United States: New data
“This study identifies opportunities to improve guideline-concordant use of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies among adults with chronic...
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Pandemic tied to a 50% drop in memory, executive function in older adults
“On the positive note, there is evidence that lifestyle changes and improved health management can positively influence mental functioning.”
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Serious mental illness tied to 50% higher all-cause mortality risk after COVID
“From a public health perspective, our study has emphasized the need for early and timely preventative interventions (e.g. vaccination) for the...
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Ketamine no better for depression than placebo?
Investigators say participants’ expectations of an improvement from ketamine may be driving that result.
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Psychedelic therapy tied to reduced depression, anxiety
Study participants reported significant increases in psychological flexibility, cognitive functioning, and postconcussive symptoms.
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A blood test to diagnose bipolar disorder?
“The added value of biomarkers was particularly evident in scenarios where data on psychiatric symptoms were unavailable and at intermediate...
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Specialized care may curb suicide risk in veterans with disabilities
“It is possible that VA services could act as a protective factor for suicide-related outcomes for veterans with disabilities by improving access...
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LSD use triples among young adults with depression
The increase in LSD use was higher among those earning less than $75,000 per year.
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Substance-induced psychosis tied to schizophrenia risk
ER visits related to cannabis use had the highest risk of transition to a schizophrenia spectrum disorder.
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In utero SSRI exposure tied to lower brain volume in kids
“The clinical significance was unclear, especially as key limbic regions, including the amygdala, normalized over time.”
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Service dogs help veterans with PTSD lead better lives
“These dogs pick up on PTSD symptoms and come over and press themselves against you, push their faces into yours, and give you those big puppy dog...
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PTSD: Written exposure therapy matches prolonged exposure therapy
“WET achieved comparable reductions in PTSD symptoms through fewer sessions, shorter duration sessions, less therapist involvement, and no...
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Child assault tied to triple the risk for mental illness within 1 year
“Our study highlights that there is a critical opportunity for health care clinicians to support children in the first year following physical...