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The study explores how social influences, particularly peer pressure, impact substance use -- and misuse -- among young adults. A confidential online survey on alcohol use was given to 524 students at a large public…
Poor mental health, rising obesity rates, exposure to violence and climate change are among the key challenges facing our adolescents today, according to a global report.
Trauma centers nationwide will begin to test a new approach for assessing traumatic brain injury (TBI) that is expected to lead to more accurate diagnoses and more appropriate treatment and follow-up for patients. The…
Using the gene scissors CRISPR and stem cells, researchers have managed to identify a common denominator for different gene mutations that all cause the neurological disease ALS. The research shows that ALS-linked…
Our ability to store information about familiar objects depends on the connection between visual and language processing regions in the brain, according to a new study.
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
Researchers have discovered how an ion channel in the brain's neurons has a kind of 'molecular memory', which contributes to the formation and preservation of lifelong memories. The researchers have identified a specific…
Middle-aged and older adults who experience pain are more likely to have had worsening symptoms of depression up to eight years before the pain began, according to a new study.
“Screens are ruining our kids.” “Social media is destroying our social fabric.” These are headlines we’ve all seen ...
While law schools are recognizing the seriousness of mental health issues and implementing programs to help, some fear the ...
Spending too much time sitting after a heart scare could be deadly. New research shows that patients who were sedentary for more than 14 hours a day in the month after leaving the hospital had a sharply higher chance of…
Sleep experts recommend against snoozing after a wake-up alarm, but a study shows the practice is common, with more than 50% of sleep sessions logged ending in a snooze alarm and users spending 11 minutes on average…
To better understand the potential therapeutic benefits of heritage art practices, researchers examined the impact of these practices on mental and physical health.
A hidden link between impulsivity and obesity may not be fixed in human biology but shaped by the cities we live in. Using a novel engineering-based approach, researchers found that attention-deficit/hyperactivity…
A breakthrough drug from Duke University, SBI-810, promises strong pain relief without the pitfalls of opioids. Unlike traditional painkillers that trigger multiple brain pathways—and often addiction—SBI-810 activates…
Philanthropic support plays a vital role in enabling countries to build stronger health systems and advance towards health equity. From vaccine equity and pandemic preparedness to primary health care, the contributions…
The question caught me off guard as I presented at a regional mental health conference. My initial thought was a quick "no" that ...
As European Mental Health Week draws to a close, Belgium is advocating for stronger EU coordination to protect youth mental ...
Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum rather than as a single, uniform condition. This fundamental characteristic explains why ...
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Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that involves multiple unexpected panic attacks. The main feature of panic disorder ...
A new study suggests that it might be possible to personalize care for people with bipolar disorder, using the results of detailed personality tests. It finds that such tests might help identify people who have certain…
Psychological treatment can relieve pain. New research now shows what happens in the brain -- and what specific treatments psychologists, doctors and patients can turn to.
Investigators are developing a new type of auditory brainstem implant that is designed to be soft, and flexible and address limitations of models currently in use. These implants may one day benefit people who can't…
While Alzheimer's disease is mostly considered a disorder of the brain, emerging evidence suggests that the condition also affects other organs of the body. Working with the laboratory fruit fly, researchers provide a…
Back pain, migraines, arthritis, long-term concussion symptoms, complications following cancer treatment—these are just a few ...
America’s ongoing marijuana-legalization experiment will have many consequences. That goes especially for the seriously ...
Humans perceive and navigate the world around us with the help of our five senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. And while scientists have long known that these different senses activate different parts of the…
A breakthrough study has revealed why emerging electric aircraft engine technology sounds so annoying -- and how to fix it.
Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers make critical decisions aligned with their personal beliefs and…
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