Mental Health
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‘Pruning’ brain connection problems linked to mental health disorders
Problems with the brain’s ‘pruning’ brain connections could be why adolescents are at risk from a range of mental health disorders, new international research suggests today. Read more
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COVID-19 infection ‘increases dementia progression’
Individuals with dementia experience rapidly progressive symptoms after they have had COVID-19, according to a new study. Read more
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WHO report highlights mental health disorders in prisons
Almost one third of prisoners in the World Health Organization Europe region are suffering from mental health disorders, according to a new report. Read more
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Most antidepressants ‘ineffective’ for pain relief
Most antidepressants are ineffective for pain relief – or evidence to support their use is inconclusive, according to new analysis published last night. Read more
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Visiting parks linked to reduced use of medication
Regular visits to urban green spaces, such as parks, may be linked to reduced use of some prescription medicines, according to a Finnish study published today. Read more
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Breast cancer conference draws researchers
Diabetes, physical fitness and early diagnosis have been among the early topics at a major European conference on breast cancer. Read more
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UK enjoyed post lockdown wellbeing surge
The UK enjoyed a huge leap in happiness last year when pandemic restrictions were finally eased, according to a new official analysis. Read more
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Concern at hip fractures among intellectual disability patients
People with intellectual disability suffer rates of hip fracture normally seen in patients up to 25 years older than them, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Ecstasy and psychotherapy combined for PTSD
Magic mushrooms and ecstasy show the most promise when it comes to helping people with post-traumatic stress disorder, a new review has suggested. Read more
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Chickenpox virus has role in Alzheimer’s Disease
The varicella zoster virus (VZV), which causes chickenpox and shingles, may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), British researchers report today. Read more