THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A nasal spray containing a ketamine derivative appears to beat one of the standard drugs used for people with difficult-to-treat depression, a new clinical trial has found. The trial, of nearly 700 people with treatment-resistant depression, found that esketamine nasal spray was moreContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In the United States, “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ people has been widely condemned by major medical associations. Not only that, nearly half of the country has now banned the practice for minors. But a new review of 16 investigations across six nations suggestsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While HDL cholesterol is considered the “good” kind for heart and brain health, too much or too little of it may up a person’s risk of dementia, new research suggests. “This study is especially informative because of the large number of participants andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More than 80% of eligible Americans did not get a COVID-19 booster shot last fall. Now, a new study reveals the reasons for the hesitation. Nearly 40% of survey participants said a prior COVID-19 infection factored into their decision to not get theContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While studies of ADHD and driving usually target teens, a new one focused on seniors found they have a significantly higher risk of car crashes. Older adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were also more likely to slam on the brakes and get trafficContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Health care workers who serve millions of Americans began a three-day strike on Wednesday after contract negotiations over staffing levels stalled. More than 75,000 members of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions began walking off their jobs as early as 6 a.m. inContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research has discovered 12 gene variants that may be tied to an increased risk of attempting suicide. These genes also may have links with physical and mental health woes, including chronic pain, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), lung conditions and heart disease. The researchersContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In yet another reminder of the psychic toll the pandemic has taken on young people, new research shows spending on mental health services for U.S. children and adolescents has risen sharply since 2020. It climbed 26% for youths aged 19 and younger betweenContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some common medications — including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers — may dull the driving skills of seniors, a new study finds. Many different medication classes have been linked to the risk of driving impairment, as anyone who has ever read the labelContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness can leave many feeling desolate, but new research now suggests it may also leave people vulnerable to Parkinson’s disease. Among more than 490,000 people listed in the UK Biobank who were followed for up to 15 years, loneliness appeared to increase theContinue Reading