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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...
Longer Exposure to Antidepressants Increases Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death
WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025 – Exposure time to antidepressants in adults is associated with a higher risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...
Pets May Boost Happiness As Much As Family or Friends
THURSDAY, April 10, 2025 – Your cat might not do the dishes, and your dog probably can’t fix your Wi-Fi, but they could be making you just as happy as a spouse or best friend. A new study found that ...
Stroke, Dementia, Depression Share Many Risk Factors
WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2025 – Brain diseases like stroke, dementia and depression share common risk factors, and changing any can lower a person’s risk of all three conditions, a new study says. A...
'Zero Suicide' Model Leads To Fewer Suicides in Health Systems
WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2025 – A health care program focused on suicide prevention has helped lower suicides and attempts, a new study shows. The program, called the "Zero Suicide Model," relies on...
Link Between Screen Time, Depression in Teens Mediated by Poor Sleep
MONDAY, April 7, 2025 – The association between screen time and depression seen among adolescents is potentially mediated by poor sleep, according to a study published online April 2 in PLOS Global...
Discrimination Dramatically Increases Risk for Depression, Anxiety
FRIDAY, April 4, 2025 – Disrespected by a neighbor or colleague? Eyerolls from servers at a restaurant or store? Denied a job or a mortgage due to skin color? More than half of Americans have...
Antidepressants Linked To Sudden Cardiac Death
FRIDAY, April 4, 2025 – Antidepressants appear to increase people’s risk of sudden cardiac death, a new study says. People taking the mood meds are more likely to die suddenly from heart problems, a...
Screen Time Linked To Poor Sleep, Depression Among Teen Girls
THURSDAY, April 3, 2025 – Can’t get your teenage girl off her smartphone, iPad or laptop? This could cost her much-needed sleep and increase her risk of depression, a new Swedish study says. T...
Postpartum Hormonal Contraceptives Tied to Higher Depression Risk
THURSDAY, April 3, 2025 – Use of hormonal contraceptives postpartum is associated with an increased risk for developing postpartum depression, according to a study published online March 31 in JAMA ...
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy in Primary Care Tied to Reduced Depressive Symptoms
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 – Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) in primary care is associated with lower rates of moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms in U.S. transgender, nonbinary, and...
Total Injury Death Rate Increased From 2013 to 2021, Followed by Decline
THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 – The total injury death rate in the United States increased from 2013 through 2021, then declined through 2023, according to a March data brief published by the National...
Why Are Night Owls Prone To Depression?
FRIDAY, March 21, 2025 – Night owls – people who stay up late – have been shown to have an increased risk of depression. And now a new study says why that might be. Dusk dwellers tend to be less...
Depression, Anxiety Common Among Chronic Pain Patients
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 – The blues and the jitters are very common among people battling chronic pain, a new evidence review says. About 40% of adults with chronic pain have symptoms of depression...
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