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30 Aug

Making Up for Lost Sleep on the Weekend May Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease

A new study finds sleep-deprived adults who get the most catch-up sleep on the weekend are 20% less likely to develop heart disease.

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26 Sep
U.S. Suicide Death Rate Is Rising Again

U.S. Suicide Death Rate Is Rising Again

U.S. suicide rates are ticking back upward again after a dip during the pandemic, new statistics show.

Suicide deaths per 100,000 people had fallen from 14.2 recorded in the pre-pandemic year of 2018 to 13.5 in 2020.

However, by 2022, the latest year for which sta...

25 Sep
988 Mental Health Crisis Calls Now Link to Caller Location, Not Area Code

988 Mental Health Crisis Calls Now Link to Caller Location, Not Area Code

In a move that could mean more Americans in crisis get help and get it quickly, federal officials announced Tuesday that major cellphone carriers now have the technology to direct 988 callers to local mental health services based on their location instead of their area code.

23 Sep
Many Former NFL Players Believe They Have CTE, Raising Suicide Risk

Many Former NFL Players Believe They Have CTE, Raising Suicide Risk

One in three former NFL players believe they have football-related brain damage that’s doing untold harm to their lives, a new study finds.

Unfortunately, their fears might be harming their mental health on top of whatever risks they face from

23 Sep
Partner's Adult ADHD Can Harm a Woman's Mental Health

Partner's Adult ADHD Can Harm a Woman's Mental Health

Having a husband or boyfriend with adult ADHD can harm a woman's mental stability, a new study suggests.

About 3 in 5 women (59%) with male partners with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had symptoms of

21 Sep
Workplace Stress Triggers: How to Spot Them, How to Cope

Workplace Stress Triggers: How to Spot Them, How to Cope

SATURDAY, Sept. 21, 2024 (Healthday News) -- Workplace anxiety. Who hasn't experienced it?

However, if that anxiety is so strong that it hurts your performance or lingers for months, you might have a problem, one expert says.

18 Sep
Therapy Dogs Can Ease Nurses', Doctors' Stress, Too

Therapy Dogs Can Ease Nurses', Doctors' Stress, Too

Therapy dogs can help boost the spirits of health care workers in the same way they brighten the moods of hospital patients, a new study shows.

 The furry, four-legged friends reduced emotional exhaustion and

18 Sep
Feeling Content Helps Shield You From Heart Attack, Stroke

Feeling Content Helps Shield You From Heart Attack, Stroke

Folks who are content with what they’ve got could be less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests.

“Our findings suppor...

17 Sep
Childhood Trauma Can Raise Health Risks for a Lifetime

Childhood Trauma Can Raise Health Risks for a Lifetime

Deprivation, neglect and abuse during childhood can increase a person’s long-term risk of health problems, a new study warns.

“Stress is implicated in nine of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States today,” said senior researcher

11 Sep
Helicopter Parenting: Spotting It, and Expert Tips to Curb It

Helicopter Parenting: Spotting It, and Expert Tips to Curb It

It’s natural for a parent to want to protect their children and keep them from harm.

But sometimes this understandable desire crosses over into “helicopter parenting,” an overbearing need to be part of a child’s every decision and dilemma.

&...

04 Sep
Folks Who Cope, Adapt Do Well in Old Age: Study

Folks Who Cope, Adapt Do Well in Old Age: Study

People who can cope with challenges as they grow older are more likely to live longer, a new study shows.

Seniors with higher levels of mental resilience are 53% less likely to die within the next 10 years than those with the lowest levels, researchers found.

Even ...

03 Sep
Depressed Adolescents Twice as Likely to Take Up Vaping

Depressed Adolescents Twice as Likely to Take Up Vaping

A survey of Australian adolescents finds those who are experiencing depressive symptoms have double the risk of taking up vaping.

“In the short term, nicotine may reduce feelings of anxiety and stress, and young people may be reaching for vapes as a coping mechanis...

28 Aug
U.S. Surgeon General Calls Parental Stress an Urgent Public Health Issue

U.S. Surgeon General Calls Parental Stress an Urgent Public Health Issue

Almost half of American parents surveyed say they face "overwhelming" levels of stress on a daily basis, and in an advisory issued on Wednesday U.S. Surgeon General

27 Aug
Noisy Neighborhoods Might Raise Heart Attack Risk

Noisy Neighborhoods Might Raise Heart Attack Risk

Your heart health before and after a heart attack might be influenced by how loud your neighborhood is, new research suggests.

One study found that people under 50 were more prone to heart attack if they lived in a noisy area, while another study showed the prognosis for...

22 Aug
State Laws Strongly Affect Mental Health of Trans People, Study Finds

State Laws Strongly Affect Mental Health of Trans People, Study Finds

THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- There's a strong association between a state's policies and laws around the rights of transgender people and the mental health of transgender residents, a new study shows.

"Trans individuals who were worried about having their r...

22 Aug
Vaccination Could Shield Against Mental Issues Following Severe COVID

Vaccination Could Shield Against Mental Issues Following Severe COVID

People stricken with a severe case of COVID-19 have a higher risk of mental illness in the year following their infection, a new study warns.

However, vaccination appears to ward off these effects on mental health, researchers reported Aug. 21 in the journal

22 Aug
Female Doctors Face Higher Risk for Suicide

Female Doctors Face Higher Risk for Suicide

Suicide rates among female doctors are significantly higher than those of the general population, a new study finds.

Female doctors hav...

21 Aug
Therapeutic App Might Ease Anxiety in Young Adults

Therapeutic App Might Ease Anxiety in Young Adults

It's not a replacement for actual psychotherapy, but a newly designed app could help young adults with mental health issues lower their anxiety, researchers report.

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15 Aug
Work Stress May Help Bring on A-Fib

Work Stress May Help Bring on A-Fib

Low-paid employees under crushing work stress have a nearly doubled risk of developing a dangerous heart rhythm disorder, a new study finds.

White-collar workers with high-stress, low-reward jobs have a 97% increased risk of developing

15 Aug
Workplace Mistreatment Takes Tougher Mental Toll on Black Employees

Workplace Mistreatment Takes Tougher Mental Toll on Black Employees

Black employees in a toxic workplace are more susceptible to depression and sleep loss than whites are, according to new research.

Black workers being mistreated by emp...

11 Aug
How Excessive Heat Can Affect Your Mental Health

How Excessive Heat Can Affect Your Mental Health

As Americans sweat through another scorching summer, one expert warns that while extreme heat can cause physical harm it can also wreak havoc with your mental health.

Sizzling temperatures can make anyone irritable, but it can be far worse for some, especially those with...

06 Aug
Fewer U.S. Teen Girls Are Reporting 'Persistent Sadness'

Fewer U.S. Teen Girls Are Reporting 'Persistent Sadness'

There's a hint of good news for parents concerned about teen mental health: After 57% of U.S. teen girls surveyed in 2021 said they felt "persistent sadness," that number declined somewhat by 2023, to 53%, new government data shows.

In the latest biennial poll of over 20...

06 Aug
Fear of Falls, Injuries Can Plague Motorized Wheelchair Users

Fear of Falls, Injuries Can Plague Motorized Wheelchair Users

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05 Aug
Head Injuries Common Among Police Officers, With Links to Mental Health Issues

Head Injuries Common Among Police Officers, With Links to Mental Health Issues

Three out of four police officers have experienced at least one concussion, increasing their risk of mental health issues, a new s...

05 Aug
Depression May Lower Breast Cancer Survival

Depression May Lower Breast Cancer Survival

Depression can lower a woman’s chances of surviving breast cancer, a new study reports.

Women with breast cancer and depression are more than three times as like...

02 Aug
PTSD of Mass Shootings Can Haunt Community Members for Years

PTSD of Mass Shootings Can Haunt Community Members for Years

Mass shootings and other traumatic events hit community members hard, with those closest to the incident often experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) even years later, new research shows.

"Outcomes of mass violence incidents in communities extend beyond...

02 Aug
Mental Health Risks Rise in Months After Heart Attack

Mental Health Risks Rise in Months After Heart Attack

Hospitalization for a heart-related emergency can have profound effects on a person’s mental health, a new study finds.

People hospitalized for heart at...

01 Aug
Are Celebrity Suicides 'Contagious' Among Regular Folk?

Are Celebrity Suicides 'Contagious' Among Regular Folk?

Celebrity suicides seem to be contagious, prompting everyday folks to consider the same, a new study suggests.

The 2014 suicide death of comedian Robin Williams caused a thousand-fold increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts, reflected in a spike in calls to what was th...

31 Jul
Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. Adolescents Are Getting Mental Health Treatment

Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. Adolescents Are Getting Mental Health Treatment

In findings that suggest more young Americans struggling with mental health issues are getting the help they need, a new poll shows that nearly a third of American adolescents and teens received some sort of mental health treatment in 2023.

That translates to over 8 mill...

30 Jul
Suicides Among Kids Ages 8 to 12 Are Rising, Especially Among Girls

Suicides Among Kids Ages 8 to 12 Are Rising, Especially Among Girls

The kids are not alright.

New data shows a troubling 8% annual increase in the number of American children ages 8 to 12 who died by suicide, with the sharpest increase seen among girls.

Suicide has now become the fifth leading cause of death among both male and fem...

30 Jul
Most U.S. Youth Who Die by Suicide Don't Have Diagnosed Mental Health Issue

Most U.S. Youth Who Die by Suicide Don't Have Diagnosed Mental Health Issue

Three out of five young people who die by suicide don’t have any prior mental health diagnosis, a new study finds.

People are missing the telltale signs that children, ...

29 Jul
Grief Can Truly Age People, Study Finds

Grief Can Truly Age People, Study Finds

Losing someone close to you can make you age faster, a new study finds.

People who lost a parent, partner, sibling or child showed signs of older biological age compared with those who hadn’t experienced such a loss, researchers reported July 29 in the journal

24 Jul
Risk of Mental Illness Rises for Kids Treated in ICUs

Risk of Mental Illness Rises for Kids Treated in ICUs

Youngsters so sick they’ve needed treatment in an ICU appear to bear the scars of that experience years later, a new study finds.

Children and teenagers treated in an intensive care unit have a significantly higher risk of developing a mental illness as they grow ...

22 Jul
Money Worries Keep Depressed Americans From Mental Health Care

Money Worries Keep Depressed Americans From Mental Health Care

Medical debt is significantly more common among people with a mood disorder, and these money woes can keep them from getting the help they need, a new study says.

Among people with depression or anxiety, those with medical debt were twice as likely to delay or forego

22 Jul
Dogs Can Smell Your Stress and Make Choices Based on It

Dogs Can Smell Your Stress and Make Choices Based on It

Dogs can sniff out whether a human is stressed or relaxed, new research suggests, and that sensory feedback appears to influence canine emotions and choices.

The dog doesn't even have to know the human well to interpret odor in this way, the British researchers noted.

22 Jul
Natural Medicine: Head Outside for Better Mental Health, Study Finds

Natural Medicine: Head Outside for Better Mental Health, Study Finds

Spending time in nature can provide a boost for people with mental illness, a new review finds.

Even as little as 10 minutes spent in a...

18 Jul
Altered Mealtimes Linked to Depression, Anxiety in Shift Workers

Altered Mealtimes Linked to Depression, Anxiety in Shift Workers

Folks need to have their meals at regular intervals or risk slipping into anxiety or depression, a new study of airline personnel has found.

Delaying breakfast or dinner appears to increase a person’s risk of developing a mood disorder, researchers report.

T...

18 Jul
Is Your Child With Type 1 Diabetes Facing 'Diabetes Distress'?

Is Your Child With Type 1 Diabetes Facing 'Diabetes Distress'?

Children born with type 1 diabetes are much more likely to develop certain mental health issues than those without the condition, a new study warns.

Kids w...

17 Jul
Two Years Later, 988 Crisis Line Has Answered 10 Million Requests

Two Years Later, 988 Crisis Line Has Answered 10 Million Requests

Just two years after the launch of the nation's three-digit crisis hotline, more than 10 million calls, texts and chat messages have been fielded by counselors, U.S. health officials announced Tuesday.

15 Jul
Late Cancer Diagnosis Biggest Health Concern for Most, Poll Shows

Late Cancer Diagnosis Biggest Health Concern for Most, Poll Shows

When it comes to health worries, cancer leads the way, a new poll shows. 

The University of Cambridge poll included 2,000 adults who said their biggest concern is getting diagnosed with cancer when it's too late to treat it. Seven in 10 respondents have that fe...

04 Jul
When Bills Become an Issue, Couples Stop Communicating

When Bills Become an Issue, Couples Stop Communicating

If you and your partner fall silent when vexing money issues arise, new research suggests you are not alone.

A team from Cornell University found that the more stressed people were about their finances, the less likely they were to discuss those concerns with their roman...

04 Jul
Unsafe Neighborhoods Could Drive Up Smoking Rates

Unsafe Neighborhoods Could Drive Up Smoking Rates

It may sound far-fetched, but new research suggests that living in dangerous neighborhoods could trigger an unintended health harm: higher smoking rates among residents.

"High levels of neighborhood threat shape perceptions of powerlessness among residents, amplifying a ...

01 Jul
Americans' Interest in Microdosing Psychedelics Is Growing

Americans' Interest in Microdosing Psychedelics Is Growing

A study based on online Google searches suggests surging U.S. interest in microdosing psychedelics, such as psilocybin, as rules around the use of such drugs begin to relax.

But the safety of these drugs isn't entirely clear, said study lead author

01 Jul
Diets Heavy in Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Earlier Death: Study

Diets Heavy in Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Earlier Death: Study

People who eat more ultra-processed foods are more likely to suffer an early death, particularly from heart disease or diabetes, a new study war...

26 Jun
Anxiety Tied to Doubling of Parkinson's Risk

Anxiety Tied to Doubling of Parkinson's Risk

Anxiety could be an early warning sign of Parkinson's disease, a new study finds.

People with anxiety have at least double the risk of developing Parkinson's compared to th...

24 Jun
Rates of Distress, Depression Have Doubled Among Transgender Americans Since 2014

Rates of Distress, Depression Have Doubled Among Transgender Americans Since 2014

The rate of self-reported mental distress and depression among American adults who identify as transgender or gender-diverse (TGD) has more than doubled between 2014 and 2022, an analysis of federal health data reveals.

During that time, "a record number of enacted laws ...

19 Jun
More Americans Worry About Climate Change's Effect on Mental Health, Poll Finds

More Americans Worry About Climate Change's Effect on Mental Health, Poll Finds

As summers get hotter and hurricane seasons less predictable, more Americans now say that climate change affects their mental health, a new poll finds.

In ...

18 Jun
Adults' Phobias Show Up as Differences in the Brain

Adults' Phobias Show Up as Differences in the Brain

Adults' phobias can be correlated with changes in the structure of their brains, a new study finds.

What's more, the neurological differences seen in adults with phobias are more extensive than those observed in people with other forms of

17 Jun
Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Sites

Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Sites

The U.S. Surgeon General announced Monday that he will push for warning labels on all social media platforms, stating that they may harm teens' mental health.

"The mental health crisis among young people is an emergency -- and social media has emerged as an important con...

17 Jun
Trouble Getting Your Kids to Sleep? You're Not Alone, Poll Finds

Trouble Getting Your Kids to Sleep? You're Not Alone, Poll Finds

Nearly 1 in 4 parents struggle to get their child to sleep, a new poll reports.

Some of this is related to poor sleep hygiene, but some also is due to dark worries harbored by...

14 Jun
Poll Finds Many Young Workers Feeling Stressed, Isolated

Poll Finds Many Young Workers Feeling Stressed, Isolated

Many younger workers feel stressed, isolated and unappreciated at their jobs, a new survey has found.

The 2022 Work in America survey, conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), fou...

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