People over 65 who harm themselves are more likely to die by suicide than other age groups according to new
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Cesarean-born mice show altered patterns of brain development, study finds
Cesarean-born mice show altered patterns of cell death across the brain, exhibiting greater nerve cell death than vaginally delivered mice
Continue reading »Some heartburn treatments depress body iron levels, study finds
New research has found an association between some popular heartburn treatments and iron deficiency. Heartburn is a symptom of gastroesophageal
Continue reading »Study: Ketogenic diet appears to prevent cognitive decline in mice
We’ve all experienced a “gut feeling”—when we know deep down inside that something is true. That phenomenon and others (like
Continue reading »C-section rates have nearly doubled since 2000: study
(HealthDay)—The number of women delivering babies via cesarean section has nearly doubled worldwide since 2000, to about 21 percent, new
Continue reading »Study identifies effective ketamine doses for treatment-resistant depression
A study led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators identifies two subanesthetic dosage levels of the anesthetic drug ketamine that
Continue reading »Global warming will hike mental health woes, study finds
Mental health problems will increase as temperatures rise due to climate change, a new study warns. The researchers said that
Continue reading »CDC-led study reports prevalence of out-of-pocket payments for screening mammograms
More than 20% of women aged 50-64 years and those aged 65-74 years with Medicare coverage reported paying out-of-pocket costs
Continue reading »Study explains why some childhood abuse victims develop certain mental illnesses
Children who are physically or sexually abused are at greater risk for developing mental health problems later in life, but
Continue reading »Editorial praises childhood obesity study that finds ‘genes are not destiny’
University at Buffalo childhood obesity experts are praising a study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics that rigorously assessed how the
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