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Beta blockers linked to increased depression in heart attack patients

All patients who have had a heart attack are typically treated using beta blockers. According to a Swedish study conducted earlier this year, this drug is unlikely to be needed for those heart patients who have a normal pumping ability.

11 Nov 2024

Many voters backed abortion rights and Donald Trump, a challenge for Democrats

Voters in three states — Arizona, Missouri, and Nevada — chose on Tuesday to advance protections for abortion rights in their state constitutions. Donald Trump, meanwhile, is likely to win all three states in his victorious bid for the White House.

8 Nov 2024

Exploring the intergenerational impact of adversity on mind-body health

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, "Intergenerational Effects of Adversity on Mind-Body Health: Pathways Through the Gut-Brain Axis" on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 2:00 pm ET. The presenter, Bridget Laura Callaghan, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). At UCLA, Dr. Callaghan directs the Brain & Body Lab in the Department of Psychology and also heads the Mental Disorders and Pain research theme at the Goodman Luskin Microbiome Center.

8 Nov 2024

Advancements in liquid biopsy for detecting pancreatic incidentalomas

In recent research published in eGastroenterology, Dr. J-Matthias Löhr and colleagues provide an in-depth review of diagnostic methods for pancreatic incidentaloma-;incidental findings often detected during imaging scans intended for other conditions.

8 Nov 2024

Exercise reduces severity of postpartum depression and anxiety

Exercise-only programmes help cut the severity of the 'baby blues' and the risk of major clinical depression in new mums, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

7 Nov 2024

Historic pledges made to protect children from violence worldwide

More than 100 governments today made historic commitments to end childhood violence, including nine pledging to ban corporal punishment – an issue that affects 3 out of every 5 children regularly in their homes.

7 Nov 2024

Hypertension treatment hurts quality of life, especially for women

This research uncovers the complex relationship between blood pressure treatment and mental health, advocating for personalized care to enhance quality of life.

7 Nov 2024

New guidelines emphasize non-surgical treatments for uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are a common condition that affects up to 80% of women in their lifetime. Nearly half of those women will experience symptoms that affect their quality of life and fertility, including severe pain and anemia.

6 Nov 2024

Unraveling the psychological impact of COVID-19 on young minds

The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in late 2019, brought immense disruption to individuals and societies worldwide, including children and adolescents. Alongside its immediate physical health impacts, the pandemic had a profound effect on mental health.

6 Nov 2024

Study highlights gaps in measuring sexual orientation and mental health risks

Sexual orientation-;dictated by factors like sexual identity, attraction and behavior-;is challenging to measure comprehensively.

6 Nov 2024

Many veterans pursue psychedelics for healing or spiritual exploration

Most U.S. military veterans who have used psychedelics reported in a recent study that they pursued the substances for healing or spiritual exploration, and over 80% said they benefited from the experience – even those who had challenging outcomes.

6 Nov 2024

Researchers receive CAD 45 million to study new psychosis treatments

One out of 100 people will experience a psychotic episode in their lifetime, and these usually appear in late adolescence or early adulthood.

6 Nov 2024

Genetic and environmental drivers shape early type 1 diabetes risk in children

Researchers from the TEDDY study highlight how specific genetic and environmental factors may drive early autoimmunity linked to type 1 diabetes in children, emphasizing distinct patterns for different autoantibodies.

5 Nov 2024

Study uncovers key role of gut microbiota in regulating stress responses

A pioneering study has uncovered the vital role that gut microbiota plays in regulating stress responses by interacting with the body's circadian rhythms.

5 Nov 2024

A quick return to school and light exercise may help kids recover from concussions

During cheerleading practice in April, Jana Duey's sixth grade daughter, Karter, sustained a concussion when she fell several feet headfirst onto a gym floor mat. Days after, Karter still had a headache, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and noise.

5 Nov 2024

Exam pressure can harm students' academic potential

Former teacher Professor of Education David Putwain says 'heavy-handed' messages around test results can fuel extreme worry among some 16 to 18-year-olds, even when others respond well to such messages.

3 Nov 2024

Acupuncture shows promise in alleviating symptoms of chronic irritable bowel syndrome

A recent randomized controlled trial has shed light on the efficacy of acupuncture as a treatment for refractory irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that significantly impacts quality of life and often resists conventional treatment.

1 Nov 2024