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Health care is growing less affordable for U.S. adults with employer-sponsored health insurance, analysis finds

Health care is growing less affordable for U.S. adults-;particularly women-;with employer-sponsored health insurance, according to an analysis by researchers at the NYU School of Global Public Health published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

27 Dec 2022

Females score higher than males on the widely used 'Reading the Mind in the Eyes' Test, study shows

Females, on average, are better than males at putting themselves in others' shoes and imagining what the other person is thinking or feeling, suggests a new study of over 300,000 people in 57 countries.

27 Dec 2022

Mouse study unravels mechanisms by which the brain consolidates remote fear memories

A remote fear memory is a memory of traumatic events that occurred in the distant past -; a few months to decades ago.

23 Dec 2022

Survivors of gangs and gun violence, these women now help others navigate grief

When April Roby-Bell joined the Gangster Disciples in middle school, the street gang treated her like family when she felt abandoned by her own. She was looking for love, acceptance, and stability.

22 Dec 2022

‘Caged … for no fault of your own’: Detainees dread covid while awaiting immigration hearings

In October, Yibran Ramirez-Cecena didn't alert the staff at Stewart Detention Center to his cough and runny nose.

22 Dec 2022

History of COVID-19 increases risk of fatigue and other long COVID symptoms in adults and children

Researchers observe that COVID-19 patients were at an increased risk of developing certain conditions.

21 Dec 2022

Young people lack trust in the smartphone apps for receiving mental health support

Young people may not be receiving the mental health support they need because of a lack of trust in the smartphone apps that deliver such services, a study suggests.

21 Dec 2022

Comprehensive lung cell atlas offers insights into an unexpected immune niche in the airways

The most comprehensive lung cell atlas to date, from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and collaborators, has revealed 11 new lung cell types and offers detailed insight into an immune process involved in fighting lung infections.

21 Dec 2022

Research highlights the health and well-being benefits of celebrations

Making an intentional effort to recognize positive life events and achievements while gathering for food and drink will leave you feeling more socially supported, new research shows.

21 Dec 2022

UCR-led analysis urges school officials for a holistic approach to mental health screenings

As concerns about youth mental health, school shootings, and other forms of violence prompt more school systems to conduct mental health screenings, a UCR-led analysis is urging school officials to proceed with deference to student family, cultural, and community backgrounds.

21 Dec 2022

Women’s inequitable healthcare experiences reflect implicit bias, discrimination and disempowerment

For some women who experience serious and chronic physical or mental health conditions, one of their most daunting challenges is obtaining the belief and validation of health care providers, family members and friends, researchers found in a recent study.

20 Dec 2022

SILVER Study provides insight into the challenges presented by COVID-19 to older New Yorkers

ICAP at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has released results from Round Two of the SILVER Study, providing insight into the challenges presented by COVID-19 to older adults living at home in New York City.

20 Dec 2022

Study recommends ways to reduce long periods of sitting and not moving

Sitting is the default state in many people's day-to-day lives, with significant health implications - but a smartwatch simply ordering people to stand will not make much difference to their behavior or health, say researchers from the University of Surrey.

20 Dec 2022

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Health care is growing less affordable for U.S. adults with employer-sponsored health insurance, analysis finds

Females score higher than males on the widely used 'Reading the Mind in the Eyes' Test, study shows

Mouse study unravels mechanisms by which the brain consolidates remote fear memories

Survivors of gangs and gun violence, these women now help others navigate grief

‘Caged … for no fault of your own’: Detainees dread covid while awaiting immigration hearings

History of COVID-19 increases risk of fatigue and other long COVID symptoms in adults and children

Young people lack trust in the smartphone apps for receiving mental health support

Comprehensive lung cell atlas offers insights into an unexpected immune niche in the airways

Research highlights the health and well-being benefits of celebrations

UCR-led analysis urges school officials for a holistic approach to mental health screenings

Women’s inequitable healthcare experiences reflect implicit bias, discrimination and disempowerment

SILVER Study provides insight into the challenges presented by COVID-19 to older New Yorkers

Study recommends ways to reduce long periods of sitting and not moving

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may combine with inflammation to alter offspring neurobiology

Childhood body mass index unlikely to have big impact on child's mood or behavioral disorders

Digital interventions can help relieve depressive symptoms

Exploring the underlying causes of poor mental health in girls in secondary school

The COVID-19 pandemic's traumatizing effect on mothers in the USA

Study highlights the importance of the gut microbiota during early neurodevelopment

Built environment design may influence depressive symptoms, study finds

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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