Mental Health
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18/10/2012 - Men hurt by job loss threat
The economic recession may have hit the mental health of men much harder than women, researchers reveal today. More
15/10/2012 - Britain seeks dementia lead
Britain is seeking to take the lead in promoting global research into dementia amid claims of a lack of investment in tackling the problem, it has been announced. More
11/10/2012 - Gene linked to psychiatric illness and obesity
A missing part in the human genome may contribute to depression and obesity, researchers have revealed. More
10/10/2012 - Depression focus for mental health day
The world was urged today to end the stigma of depression as the 20th Mental Health Day arrived. More
04/10/2012 - Blood pressure warning for pregnancy
Children born to mothers with high blood pressure may suffer from mental disability throughout their lives, researchers warned last night. More
28/09/2012 - Tranquilliser link to dementia
A popular drug for anxiety is linked to a massive increase in risk of the elderly developing dementia, researchers warned today. More
25/09/2012 - Ginkgo Biloba does not help to improve memory
Ginkgo Biloba supplements do not aid memory, attention or problem solving in healthy people and taking them may be a waste of money, researchers said yesterday. More
18/09/2012 - No trace of ME viruses
Two viruses found in mice have no role in the development of chronic fatigue syndrome in humans, researchers said yesterday. More
17/09/2012 - Diabetes drug hope for brain disease
A drug under development for diabetes may also be able to help treat Alzheimer's disease, according to Irish researchers. More
14/09/2012 - Work stress linked to heart risk
People who work under stress are at increased risk of suffering a heart attack, a pan-European research study has concluded. More
06/09/2012 - Plant fails to delay Alzheimer's
A popular plant extract thought to boost the mind seems to have no impact in delaying Alzheimer's disease, researcher said today. More
05/09/2012 - Weight-loss beliefs jeopardise anti-obesity drugs
Psychological problems may prevent weight-loss drugs from being effective, researchers have warned. More
30/08/2012 - Female happiness gene found
Women who are happy may benefit from the effects of a single gene, researchers have reported. More
30/08/2012 - Chocolate protects against stroke - research
Eating chocolate of all kinds may help men to reduce the risk of having a stroke, Swedish researchers reported last night. More
22/08/2012 - Heart patient spouses' mental fragility revealed
Heart attacks pose an exceptional risk to the mental health of the partners of affected patients, researchers warn today. More
03/08/2012 - Meningitis survivors face toll of damage
Children who survive bacterial meningitis face a toll of hidden after-effects, British researchers reported today. More
02/08/2012 - Expansion plans for ‘care farms’ after successful pilot scheme
NHS staff are hoping to expand the use of “care farms” after a pilot scheme was found to benefit both patients and farmers. More
01/08/2012 - Warning of anxiety risks
Even minor symptoms of anxiety and depression appear to raise the risk of death, researchers report today. More
20/07/2012 - Choir boosts health
A choir established for cancer survivors has proved massively beneficial to their mental health, researchers have reported. More
19/07/2012 - Drink threat to elderly brain health
Elderly people who indulge in heavy drinking may be damaging their brains, researchers warned yesterday. More
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