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Colorado dropped Medicaid enrollees as red states have, alarming advocates for the poor

Colorado stands out among the 10 states that have disenrolled the highest share of Medicaid beneficiaries since the U.S. government lifted a pandemic-era restriction on removing people from the health insurance program.

11 Jul 2024

How did hospitalizations for mental health conditions in children change following the COVID-19 pandemic?

The incidence of mental health conditions in young people before and during Canada's coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

11 Jul 2024

Novel molecule could inform new therapies for stroke-related brain injury

A newly developed molecule, LK-2, could inform new therapies for stroke-related brain injury, finds scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).

10 Jul 2024

Pregnancy loss risk heightened by family history of endocrine diseases

Women who have close family members with endocrine diseases, including type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), are at higher risk of pregnancy loss, a new study has found.

9 Jul 2024

UCLA study finds insomnia drug suvorexant prevents opioid addiction in mice

New research led by UCLA Health has found a drug that treats insomnia works to prevent the addictive effects of the morphine opioids in mice while still providing effective pain relief.

9 Jul 2024

Study uncovers disparities in boarding rates of children with severe mental health symptoms

A new study led by researchers at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, in collaboration with researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and Cambridge Health Alliance, has uncovered concerning disparities in boarding rates of children and adolescents with severe mental health symptoms in emergency departments.

9 Jul 2024

How may cannabis affect neurodevelopment when exposed in the womb?

Researchers investigated whether prenatal cannabis exposure is related to variations in brain development, which may partially mitigate the relationship between PCE and increased psychopathology throughout early adolescence.

9 Jul 2024

Women face higher mental health challenges after cardiac arrest, study finds

Cardiac arrests affect around 350,000 people in Europe each year with less than 20% surviving an out of hospital cardiac arrest.

8 Jul 2024

Military women and female family members face higher risks of chronic pain

A new study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital reveals that military women and female family members face significantly higher risks of chronic pain.

8 Jul 2024

Understanding the reach of pharmaceutical promotional events in healthcare

Promotional events sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry which target health professionals responsible for prescribing medications, such as physicians and nurse practitioners, are a key component of promotional campaigns for new drugs and devices.

8 Jul 2024

How prenatal cannabis exposure may affect mental health in childhood

Scientists are trying to understand how cannabis may affect long term neurodevelopment when people were exposed to it in the womb.

8 Jul 2024

Greater adherence to EAT-Lancet diet linked to lower depression and anxiety risk

Researchers determined the association between EAT-lancet dietary adherence and incident anxiety and depression.

8 Jul 2024

Teenagers using both tobacco and cannabis face higher mental health risks

Researchers found that concurrent use of tobacco and cannabis among U.S. teenagers is linked to higher levels of mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, and aggressive behaviors.

8 Jul 2024

Study suggests shift work increases risk of premature ejaculation in men

A recent study links shift work and shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) to an increased risk of premature ejaculation (PE) in male workers. The findings highlight how sleep disruptions and prolonged shift work impact reproductive health.

7 Jul 2024

How sedentary behavior impacts well-being and quality of life

Researchers explore the impact of different domains of sedentary behavior on an individual’s quality of life and well-being.

5 Jul 2024

Disturbances in sleep patterns increase the risk of depression in midlife women

The relationship between sleep-wake changes and depressive symptoms among midlife women.

4 Jul 2024

Dengue fever in Taiwan associated with elevated short- and long-term risk of depression

Analysis of the medical records of nearly 50,000 people who experienced dengue fever in Taiwan suggests that this disease is associated with elevated short- and long-term risk of depression.

3 Jul 2024

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

For the most part, Cori Lint was happy. She worked days as a software engineer and nights as a part-time cellist, filling her free hours with inline skating and gardening and long talks with friends.

3 Jul 2024

Research reveals link between rooms with high ceilings and poorer examination results

Ever wondered why you performed worse than expected in that final university exam that you sat in a cavernous gymnasium or massive hall, despite countless hours, days and weeks of study? Now you have a genuine reason – high ceilings.

3 Jul 2024

Transgender people face challenges getting needed care

Transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people face barriers to accessing surgery and to the health system in general, describe authors in two new research papers published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

3 Jul 2024