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Loneliness Is Predictor of Depression, Poor Health Outcomes
THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 – Loneliness is a predictor of depression and poor health outcomes, according to a study published online July 9 in PLOS ONE. Oluwasegun Akinyemi, M.D., Ph.D., from the...
Loneliness Preys On Mental, Physical Health
THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 — Loneliness dramatically increases a person’s risk of depression and poor health, a new study says. Half of folks who say they always feel lonely (50%) have clinical dep...
Optimistic? Your Asthma Might Improve, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 — Want your asthma to improve? Cultivate a positive outlook, researchers say. An asthma patient’s level of optimism or pessimism can influence how their symptoms progress, a ne...
AI Displays Racial Bias Evaluating Mental Health Cases
WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 — AI programs can exhibit racial bias when evaluating patients for mental health problems, a new study says. Psychiatric recommendations from four large language models (LLMs) ...
Hearing Aids, Cochlear Implants Aid Social Outcomes for Seniors
WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 – Hearing rehabilitation with hearing aids or cochlear implants is associated with improved social outcomes for older adults with hearing loss, according to a study published...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Poor Outcomes in U.S. Soldiers
WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 – Sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) contribute to mental health challenges, traumatic injuries, and increased health care utilization in active-duty...
EMS Calls to Schools Usually Result in Hospital Transport
TUESDAY, July 8, 2025 – Most emergency medical service (EMS) responses to schools result in transport to the hospital setting, according to a study published online July 1 in Pediatrics. Michael D. ...
Six Key Traits That Make Someone 'Cool,' Study Finds
MONDAY, July 7, 2025 — What does it take to be considered “cool”? A new international study may have the answer — and it turns out cool people tend to act the same way no matter where they live. Rese...
COVID-19 Pandemic Yielded Indirect Increases in Disease Burden
MONDAY, July 7, 2025 – The COVID-19 pandemic yielded indirect increases in disease burden for specific causes, including mental health disorders, according to a study published online July 2 in The...
Schools Should Be Prepared For These Three Medical Emergencies
THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 — There are three common health emergencies for which all U.S. schools should be prepared, a new study says. Brain-related crises like seizures, psychiatric conditions or s...
Time-Restricted Eating Does Not Impact Sleep, Mood, Quality of Life
THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 – For adults with overweight or obesity, time-restricted eating (TRE) does not lead to significant changes in sleep, mood, or quality of life, regardless of the timing of the...
Chronic Exposure to Systemic Inflammation May Increase Risk for Affective Disorders
THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 – For individuals with specific autoimmune conditions, there appears to be an increased risk for affective disorders, according to a study published online June 9 in BMJ...
Anger Management Improves With Age In Women, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 — Remember your sweet-hearted grandmother, who never seemed out of sorts no matter what nonsense landed in her lap? That’s a skill, and it improves during a person’s lifespan, ...
Sleep Apnea Puts Soldiers In Harm's Way
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 — Sleep apnea could be increasing the risks borne by U.S. soldiers serving on the front lines of combat, a new study says. Front-line soldiers are far more likely to suffer P...
Exercise Helps Kids' Mood Disorders, Can Serve As Alternative To Meds, Review Finds
MONDAY, June 30, 2025 — Regular exercise can ease mood disorders in children and teens, offering an alternative to medications like antidepressants, a new evidence review has concluded. Both anxiety a...
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