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Cocoa, Green Tea Might Counter Effects of 'Stress Eating' Fatty Foods

MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 – Folks who stress-eat fatty foods like cookies, chips and ice cream might be able to protect their health with a nice cup of cocoa or green tea, a new study says. Drinking...

Poll Finds Many Parents Struggling to Manage Kids' Anger

MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 – Angry outbursts are common among children, as siblings squabble and kids protest the unfairness of rules like screen time limits. Now, a new survey shows that many parents...

Beta Blockers May Cause Depressive Symptoms

MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 – Beta-blocker treatment can lead to a modest increase in depressive symptoms among patients who have myocardial infarction with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction...

Stop Worrying So Much About Holiday Weight Gain, Experts Say

FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 – Florida resident Joshua Walker isn’t concerned his health will take a hit from all the cakes, pies, cookies and candy that will tempt him during holiday gatherings. That’s bec...

Most Children Globally Exposed to at Least One Adverse Childhood Experience

FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 – Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common globally, according to a review published online Nov. 11 in JAMA Pediatrics. Sheri Madigan, Ph.D., from University of Calgary ...

History of Concussion May Increase Severe Maternal Mental Illness

FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 – Pregnant people with a history of concussion have an increased risk for severe maternal mental illness after delivery, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in the...

Low Frequency of Discipline Seen for Physician-Spread Misinformation

FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 – The frequency of medical board discipline for physician-spread misinformation is low, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open. Richard S. Saver,...

Anxiety, Depression Increased in Pancreatic Cancer Patients With Palliative Care Consult

FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 – Newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer patients receiving palliative care (PC) consultations have an increased prevalence of anxiety and depression, according to a study recently...

Continuous Psychological Distress in Pregnancy Increases Offspring Risk for Epilepsy

THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 – Continuous moderate-level maternal psychological distress throughout pregnancy is associated with a heightened risk for epilepsy among offspring, according to a study...

Telehealth Can Help Prevent Suicide in Those at High Risk

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 – Therapy provided via telehealth can reduce a person’s risk of suicide, a new study reports. Cognitive behavior therapy reduces suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts even i...

Grandparents & Grandkids: Poll Shows Them Helping Each Other

TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2024 – Grandchildren are a true blessing for seniors, helping them avoid loneliness and keeping them on their toes, a new poll reports. Overall, 72% of people with grandkids say...

Movie Characters With Strabismus Likely to be Portrayed Negatively

TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2024 – Characters with strabismus are often portrayed in animated movies and are significantly more likely to be portrayed negatively than positively, according to a study...

Report Finds Big Disparities in Americans' Well-Being by Region

MONDAY, Nov. 11, 2024 – Americans’ well-being varies widely between different regions of the nation, a new study reports. People in the southern U.S., Appalachia and the Rust Belt states score l...

Being Born Preterm Tied to Lifelong Harms in Employment, Education

FRIDAY, Nov. 8, 2024 – Babies born preterm face a life of lowered prospects, a new study warns. Adults who were preemies are less likely to achieve higher education or snag a high-paying job,...

Rates of Anxiety, Depression Rising Among Americans, Especially the Young

THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2024 – Rates of anxiety and depression among U.S. adults, especially younger folks, continues to rise, the latest federal data shows. Nearly 1 in every 5 (18.2%) adults reported...

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