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Calorie Restrictions, Low-Fat Diets May Reduce Depressive Symptoms
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 – Among adults with elevated cardiometabolic risk, calorie restrictions and low-fat diets may reduce depressive symptoms, according to a review published online May 20 in the...
Gabapentinoids Not Directly Associated With Risk of Self-Harm
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 – Gabapentinoids are not associated with risk of self-harm in adults; however, elevated risk is seen before initiation of treatment, during the initial phase of treatment, and...
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...
Depressive Symptoms Increased for U.S. Adults During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 – The prevalence of depressive symptoms increased among U.S. adults during the pandemic, according to a research letter published online May 5 in JAMA Internal Medicine....
Prior Military Sexual Trauma Linked to Late-Life Suicide Attempt
THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 – Prior military sexual trauma (MST) is associated with late-life suicide attempt and death by suicide or overdose, according to a study published online April 29 in the Annals...
Sexual Assault Triples Suicide Risk Among Veterans
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 – Sexual assault and sexual harassment during military service dramatically increases veterans’ risk of suicide later in life, a new study says. Suicide risk is tripled a...
Fathers' Depression Affects Kids' Future Behavior
TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 — Dads are supposed to be strong, steady and stoic, given how they’re portrayed in sitcoms and family entertainment. But in real life, fathers sometimes falter — and brushing i...
USPSTF Recommends Counseling to Prevent Perinatal Depression
FRIDAY, April 25, 2025 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends counseling for women at increased risk for perinatal depression (PND). This recommendation forms the basis of a...
Virtual Singing Programs Boost Mood, Well-Being Of Isolated Seniors
THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 – Singing can be a balm for the soul, but does it still soothe if a person is singing alone in a virtual crowd? Yes, says a pandemic-era study that tested whether seniors...
FDA Warns of Unapproved Hair-Loss Product Linked to Side Effects
THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 — A quick spray of medication might seem like an easy way to get thicker hair, but some people say one sold online has left them battling sexual side effects, depression and e...
Prevalence of Depression Increased Over Last Decade
TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 – The prevalence of depression among adolescents and adults aged 12 years and older during August 2021 to August 2023 was 13.1 percent, a 60 percent increase from 2013-2014,...
Mood Disorders Have Increased Among Kids, Teens
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – Depression and anxiety have been increasing steadily among children and teenagers in recent years, a new study says. More than 1 in 10 children (10.6%) suffered from...
Early Menopause Might Mean Greater Age-Related Brain Decline
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – Early menopause could be a warning sign for future age-related brain decline, a new study says. Women who entered menopause before 40 had a greater cognitive decline than...
Loneliness More Common Among Middle-Aged In U.S.
TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 — Loneliness among seniors has been a huge concern among experts on aging as social isolation increases risk of dementia, health problems, psychological disorders and deaths. B...
About 40 Percent of U.S. Adults Report Knowing Someone Who Died by Suicide
MONDAY, April 21, 2025 – More than 40 percent of U.S. adults know someone who died by suicide, according to research published in the April 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
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