App, Brief Intervention May be Lifesaver for Suicidal Teens
The first few weeks after a hospital discharge are the most critical for teens who were admitted for suicidal thoughts. A new study, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry,…
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General Anesthesia, Surgery Tied to Subtle Memory Decline in Older Adults
Exposure to surgery with general anesthesia is tied to a subtle decline in memory and thinking skills in older adults, according to a new Mayo clinic study published in the…
Mouse Study: Mom’s Gut Microbiome May Impact Kids’ Autism Risk
The health of a mother’s microbiome during pregnancy may have a significant impact on her offspring’s risk for autism, according to a new mouse study conducted by researchers at the…
New Algorithm Can Predict Response to Antidepressants
Researchers have developed a statistical algorithm that identifies patients who may best respond to antidepressants — before they begin treatment. Investigators from McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School,…
Parents’ Incarceration Can Have Long-Lasting Impact on Kids’ Health
Young adults who had a parent incarcerated during their childhood are more likely to skip needed healthcare, smoke cigarettes, engage in risky sexual behaviors and abuse alcohol and drugs, according…
New Approach May Help Reduce Binge Drinking in College
New research suggests that helping college students drink responsibly involves convincing them it can improve their health, relationships and grades. At the same time, researchers found that sustaining responsible drinking…
Obesity Alone May Not Increase Risk of Death
Obesity alone, without any other metabolic risk factors, is not linked to an increased risk of death, according to a new Canadian study at York University. Obesity is often tied…
Support from Female Co-Workers Can Empower Moms to Breastfeed
Emotional support from female co-workers plays a major role in whether or not new moms choose to keep breastfeeding after returning to work, according to a new study by researchers…
Heading Soccer Ball May Lead to Balance Issues
Soccer players who frequently head the ball may be more likely to experience short-term balance problems, suggesting that repetitive head impacts could potentially lead to subtle neurological deficits not previously…
Prison Employees Face High Rates of PTSD
Prison workers experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at the same rate as Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans, according to a new study at Washington State University (WSU). The findings, published…