Mental Health
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Job loss link to pregnancy risk
An association between job loss and an increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirth has been identified in a new study published today. Read more
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How healthy lifestyle can help to prevent depression
A healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep and frequent social connection can help to reduce the risk of depression, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Dementia link to poor metabolic health
Poor metabolic health might be associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, a new study has shown. Read more
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New risk score predicts dementia 14 years before diagnosis
A new dementia risk score can predict an individual’s risk of developing the disease in the ensuing 14 years, it was announced today. Read more
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Air pollution link to dementia severity
Reducing air pollution through public health programmes, such as ultra-low emission zones, could help to improve the health of people with dementia, a new study says today. Read more
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Poor mental health not a direct link of cancer
Poor mental health is not a direct cause of cancer – although it may trigger carcinogenic behaviour, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Autoimmune disease linked to mental health symptoms
There are very high levels of psychological distress among people living with auto-immune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Rising ADHD prescription rates revealed
Prescriptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have increased “significantly” in the UK this century, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Offer brain scan to people with psychosis – study
Routine brain scans in people experiencing psychosis could help to identify the underlying conditions that cause their symptoms, a new UK study has claimed. Read more
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Raised risk of depression among patients with a cardiac device
People who have a device fitted to help prevent sudden death face increased risk of anxiety or depression, researchers warn today, calling for psychological support for these patients. Read more