Mental Health
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Marital status linked to inpatient stay
Married heart attack patients are likely to have a lower mortality risk and a shorter stay in hospital than others, a conference will hear today. Read more
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How heart failure patients benefit from flu vaccine
The flu vaccine significantly cuts the need for hospital care for heart failure patients, according to the findings of a major UK study reported yesterday. Read more
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Hallucinogenic may benefit depression
The hallucinogenic compound in "magic" mushrooms could form the basis of new treatments for depression, researchers reported today. Read more
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Teen poisonings increase
British teens are suffering from growing numbers of poisoning incidents, many involving alcohol, according to a study published today. Read more
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Depression hampers cancer recovery – study
Patients with chronic depression who are treated for colorectal cancer are much less likely to manage a strong recovery than others, researchers warn today. Read more
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Post-natal distress revealed for world day
A new survey highlights the widespread distress caused by depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy. Read more
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Happiness genes unveiled
Three genes have been found linked to happiness, Dutch researchers reported last night. Read more
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School gender mix affects eating disorder diagnosis
The proportion of girls to boys in a school affects the risk of girls developing eating disorders, according to a new study. Read more
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Dementia rates down – UK study
The incidence of dementia in the UK has fallen dramatically in the last 20 years, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Social factors linked to heart disease
Loneliness and isolation can have a significant effect on the risk of heart disease, according to research published today. Read more