Link Between Poverty and Obesity A Recent Phenomenon
It’s a well-established fact that poor people in America are disproportionately affected by obesity, but a new study reveals that this relationship is only about 30 years old. “We found…
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How Folate Deficiency Ties In to Mental Health Disorders, Infertility
Folate deficiency has been associated with mental illness, age-related dementia, infertility and fetal deformation of the brain and spinal cord (neural tube defects). But so far, researchers have been unable…
ER Visits Linked to Increased Suicide Risk for Teens, Young Adults
A new study shows an association between visits to the emergency department of a hospital with medical complaints and an increased risk of suicide in patients between the ages of…
Breathlessness Treatments Can Ease Distress, Depressive Symptoms
New research finds that treatments for breathlessness can reduce distress and symptoms of depression. Breathlessness is a common symptom in advanced disease and can lead to panic and anxiety for…
Study: Limit Use of Antipsychotic Meds for Younger Patients
New research suggests restricting high-dose antipsychotic medications among children and young adults to those battling psychosis. Investigators from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center found that children and young adults without…
Hospitalizations of Homeless May Be on the Rise
An estimated 553,000 individuals are homeless — lacking fixed and reliable housing — on any given night in the United States. In a new study, researchers looked at patterns, causes…
Online CBT Shown To Be Effective Even for Severe Depression
New research bolsters the claim that a series of self-guided, Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) platforms can reduce depression. The study, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, is the…
Younger Sibs of Kids with Autism or ADHD May Be At Higher Risk
Emerging research suggests later-born siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are at elevated risk for both disorders. The University of California, Davis, study suggests that families…
Mom’s Stress at Conception Tied to Child’s Later Stress Response
A mother’s stress levels around the time of conception may be linked to the way her child responds to life challenges at age 11, according to a new Canadian study…
Infections In Childhood Linked to Increased Risk of Mental Disorders
A new study shows that fevers, sore throats and infections during childhood can increase the risk of also suffering from a mental disorder as a child or adolescent. According to…