WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their intake. The research found that, compared to placebo, weekly injections of semaglutide (also marketed for weight loss as Wegovy) helped reduce cravings in peopleContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Even if a teen is at a healthy weight, just thinking they are overweight can greatly raise their odds for self-harm, a new study finds. “What we found was that the perception of being overweight has a much stronger effect of suicidal ideationContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Chronic ills like heart disease, asthma or diabetes afflict a majority of U.S. workers, but 60% of those affected say they’ve kept their health issue a secret from employers, a new poll finds. More than a third of workers battling chronic conditions alsoContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to thrive in tough, stressful times? Stay playful. That’s the take-home message from a new study of who fared best, in terms of mental resiliency, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers said the findings have relevance to weathering any sort of tryingContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — About 93% of people worldwide who struggle with mental health or substance abuse issues aren’t getting adequate care, a new report finds. In many cases, people affected by mental illness do not recognize that they have a diagnosable condition, the Canadian research teamContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When and what you eat might play a role in maintaining good mental health, a new study suggests. Researchers in China found that folks with heart disease were more likely to keep depression at bay if they ate a big, calorie-rich breakfast. There’sContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Feb. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Turns out, looking on the bright side may do more than lift your mood! It could also help you save money, especially if you’re on a tight budget. A study published recently in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that peopleContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Heavy weed use may be far more dangerous than people realize, according to a pair of studies published in JAMA Network Open. People diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) may face nearly triple the risk of death over five years compared to thoseContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries. Now, research shows that a patient’s mental health could be crucial to how well they bounce back in the years after these injuries. “Addressing overall mental health duringContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Yikes! The way parents use their phones around their kids may influence how much inappropriate content kids consume. Researchers reported Feb. 4 in the journal BMC Pediatrics that the odds of kids watching R-rated movies or playing mature-rated video games rose with higherContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Schizophrenia cases associated with problematic weed use have skyrocketed in the wake of Canada’s legalization of marijuana, a new study says. The proportion of schizophrenia cases associated with cannabis use disorder nearly tripled, rising from 4% pre-legalization to 10%, according to findings publishedContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Never mind the grumbles and groans that accompany a clock alarm, along with a lunge for the snooze bar and murmurs of “five more minutes.” People generally wake in their best frame of mind, enjoying peak mental health and wellbeing in the morning,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cold showers or ice baths have become a trendy way to recuperate after a heavy-duty workout, but do they actually help? A new evidence review suggests there’s some science to back up the hype. People report lower stress, improved sleep and better qualityContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Calorie labels on restaurant menus are harming people with eating disorders, a new evidence review claims. These labels are meant to make it healthier to eat out at restaurants, by informing customers of the calorie content of food choices. But people diagnosed withContinue Reading