TUESDAY, Feb. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Amphetamines can pull people into a vicious cycle of addiction, but new research now shows that people who abuse these stimulants are also five times more likely to develop psychosis than non-users. The effect of “speed” on neurotransmitter signaling in the brain oftenContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There’s some bad news for lovelorn men this Valentine’s Day. A new study has found that men are at an increased risk of mental illness after the breakdown of any romantic relationship. And, it found, stereotypes of masculinity may be partially to blame.Continue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The early months of the COVID-19 pandemic brought a big jump in hospitalizations for life-threatening alcoholic hepatitis at a Detroit health system, new research shows. Alcoholic hepatitis is a liver disease caused by heavy drinking, and these findings add to mounting evidence thatContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Imagine a closet filled with treasures accumulated during a lifetime of rich experiences. Now, imagine going into that closet to find one specific object. Only maybe you get distracted by another, more enticing item from your past. Or you find the object you’reContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Telehealth took off during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a new study shows even people with serious mental health conditions can benefit from online appointments. The findings are good news for rural folks who live miles away from psychiatrists and psychologists. “This study showedContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adults with spinal cord injuries have a high risk of depression, anxiety and other mental health issues — and chronic pain is a major factor, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed private insurance claims from more than 9,000 U.S. adults with aContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Feb. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — One in three Americans is exposed to a common and potentially harmful weed killer called 2,4-D, and children may be especially at risk, new research suggests. Exposure to high levels of the chemical has been linked to cancer, reproductive problems and other healthContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The pandemic has dramatically disrupted kids’ normal routines, but a new study suggests the initial lockdowns of 2020 did not necessarily hinder preschoolers’ language development. In fact, researchers found, there was an unanticipated “lockdown boost” in youngsters’ vocabulary growth — possibly because parentsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Though the days are getting noticeably longer, if you’re feeling down this winter, you might have a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD, which typically begins as daylight shrinks in the fall, affects about 5% of U.S. adults. It’sContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness, isolation and fears about contracting COVID-19 have turned life upside down for people with disabilities, causing high levels of depression and anxiety, a new survey finds. Even before the pandemic, individuals with disabilities were more likely to experience social isolation than theirContinue Reading