News Articles on Health-related
New User-Friendly Apps Can Help Older Adults Manage Mental Issues
In a new study, researchers showed that the use of a smartphone application can transform the delivery of geriatric psychiatry by integrating medical and psychiatric self-management intervention. Experts explain...
Maternal Inflammation Can Affect Fetal Brain Development
New research shows that increased levels of inflammatory markers during pregnancy can lead to changes in fetal brain development which, in turn, may increase the child’s risk of developing...
Brain Markers May Impact Widespread Pain
Does widespread pain stem from the brain? A new study suggests it does. Pain is the most common reason people seek medical care, according to the National Institutes of...
High-Income Individuals More Likely to Be ‘Weekend Warriors’
Overall, people with higher incomes tend to be slightly more sedentary than those with low incomes, but many try to make up for it with rigorous exercise a few days...
Antidepressants Tied to Head Injury Risk in Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer’s patients who take antidepressant medications are at an increased risk for head injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), according to a new study by researchers at the University...
Victims of Sexual Assault Face More Risk of Mental Disorders
University of Illinois researchers report the trauma associated with a sexual assault places victims at increased risk of a wide range of mental health conditions. Investigators analyzed nearly 200...
Regular Energy Drink Use by Young Adults May Hike Risk of Substance Abuse
A new study by University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers suggests young adults who regularly consume highly caffeinated energy drinks may be at risk for future substance...
Cost-Benefit Analysis Favors Intensive Early Intervention for Autism
Early therapeutic intervention is considered best practice for children with an autism spectrum disorder. But many insurance carriers and agencies are reluctant to pay for the care. New research...
Mid-Life Cardiovascular Risk Factors May Influence Dementia
A large, long-term national study suggests that middle-aged Americans who have vascular risk factors have a greater chance of suffering from dementia later in life. The National Institutes of...
Living Near Fast Food Restaurants May Have Little Impact on Weight
Living in close proximity to a fast-food restaurant or a supermarket appears to have very little impact on an individual’s body mass index (BMI), according to a new study...
