FRIDAY, Nov. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed limiting the amount of nicotine in cigarettes to minimally addictive levels, but there’s been concern that the drop in nicotine could exacerbate anxieties in smokers who might already battle mood issues. However, a new studyContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New drugs that could slow or prevent the start of dementia would be groundbreaking, but a new poll suggests many middle-aged adults may be reluctant to take part in the studies that test those medications. Only about 12% of the roughly 1,000 peopleContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A single psychedelic trip with psilocybin — the mind-altering component of magic mushrooms — appears to lift the fog of major depression in some hard-to-treat patients, a new clinical trial reports. A 25-milligram dose of a synthetic psilocybin compound called COMP360 caused aContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to love, first impressions matter. But what exactly fuels the flames of romance? It turns out that compatibility and popularity are two of the key factors shaping who people pursue as potential partners, a new speed-dating study suggests. “Although weContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When a parent is depressed, their child’s asthma care may suffer. Now, research suggests that getting a child’s asthma under control may include assessing a parents’ mental health. Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern found that treating a parent’s depression could sometimes improveContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults looking to slow down memory loss might find some help in a classic brain-teaser: the crossword puzzle. That’s the suggestion of a small study that followed older adults with mild cognitive impairment — problems with memory and thinking that may progressContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New research reveals that the brain is much more flexible than once thought and can change rapidly during treatment for major depression. People receiving inpatient treatment for major depression had increased brain connectivity after just six weeks, German researchers report. They compared brainContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For women, the key to getting ahead at work could be getting more shut-eye. Quality sleep boosted women’s moods, which then made them more intent on work achievements, a new study found. Researchers from Washington State University and University of Minnesota-Duluth surveyed 135Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Discrimination doesn’t just cause emotional pain in the moment, it may affect a victim’s physical recovery from a heart attack, new research suggests. In studying more than 2,600 heart attack survivors between the ages of 18 and 55, researchers found that those reportingContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women who have autism are more vulnerable during pregnancy to depression and anxiety, according to a new British study. That makes it imperative that effective mental health screening and support is available to help this group, said lead researcher Sarah Hampton, from theContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Early detection of memory issues is important. It can help rule in or out a variety of health issues, including vitamin deficiency, thyroid condition, sleep apnea, urinary tract infection and, of course, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America suggestsContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People trying to adopt a healthier diet probably aren’t the best judges of how well they’re actually eating, a new study discovers. Only about 1 in 4 people could accurately estimate how healthy they were eating when asked to assess their diet afterContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Conspiracy theories have abounded during the COVID-19 pandemic and in American politics in recent years. Now, researchers overseas say they have identified a link between being bullied in the workplace and developing conspiracy theories, which they define as “explanations for important events thatContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Protecting pregnant women from air pollution may improve the birth weight of their babies, a new study suggests. This is especially important for stressed-out mothers who live in neighborhoods burdened by poor air quality. A mother-to-be’s exposure to both air pollution and psychologicalContinue Reading