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NIH Scientists Still Face Layoffs Despite RFK Jr.'s Reassurances

TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 — Some of the nation's top brain researchers are still facing layoffs, even after U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said no working scientists ...

Song Lyrics Matter When Managing Your Mood, Study Says

MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay New) — Looking for a little uplift from Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” or “Happy” by Pharrell Williams? Or perhaps you’re in a reflective mood and would rather hear “Forev...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Not Linked to Increased Risk of Psychiatric Adverse Events, Depression

MONDAY, May 19, 2025 – For patients with overweight/obesity and/or diabetes, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment is not associated with an increased risk for psychiatric...

Overwork Tied to Structural Changes in Brains of Health Care Workers

MONDAY, May 19, 2025 – Overwork in health care workers is associated with structural brain changes, particularly in regions linked to cognition and emotion, according to a study published online May...

More Research Needed to Prepare People With Mental Illness for Menopause

THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 – Few studies examine how people living with a mental illness may be best prepared for the menopause transition, considering both menopause symptoms and psychiatric symptoms,...

Exercise May Provide Protection for Childhood Psychiatric Conditions

THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 – Physical activity (PA) and participation in organized sports may offer protective effects against childhood psychiatric conditions, according to a study published online May...

Odds of Burnout Higher for Doctors Working With Incompletely Staffed Team

WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 – Working with an incompletely staffed team is associated with greater odds of burnout for physicians, according to a research letter published online May 14 in JAMA Internal...

Sports, Exercise Protects Mental Health Of Growing Kids

WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 — Exercise and sports appear to help kids avoid mental health problems as they grow into young adults, a new study says. Young children who participated in sports teams and p...

Hearing Aids Effective In Combating Loneliness Among Seniors

TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 — Could loneliness occur for some older folks because they can’t hear well enough to maintain essential social connections? Hearing aids appear to be an effective method of cou...

Teens With Mental Health Conditions Spend More Time Daily on Social Media

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 – Adolescents with mental health conditions report spending more time on social media than those without mental health conditions, according to a study published online May 5...

Childhood Obesity Triples Odds Of Weight Discrimination

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 — Childhood obesity nearly triples a person’s risk for experiencing discrimination or stigma based on their weight, a new study says. Severe obesity before age 18 increased a per...

No Negative Psychological Impact Seen for Disclosing Aβ Status

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 – Disclosure of amyloid-β (Aβ) status seems not have a negative psychological impact, according to a study published online May 7 in Alzheimer's & Dementia. Sapir Golan S...

Early Alzheimer's Testing Can Provide Peace Of Mind

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — Knowing your risk for Alzheimer’s disease can provide peace of mind, but also might contribute to complacency regarding your overall health, a new study says. People who und...

Stress Quadruples Risk Of COPD Flares, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 — Stress can make it even worse for people to deal with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, a new study says. High levels of perceived stress are associated with a q...

1 in 10 Doctors is Burned Out

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 — Next time you see your family physician or a hospital doctor, be extra kind and patient — they could be on the verge of burning out, a new study warns. About 10% of internal med...

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