Depression
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‘Round Face’: A Viral Term’s Real Diagnostic Implications
‘Moon face,’ usually refers to Cushing syndrome or treatment with prolonged high-dose glucocorticoids.
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Silent Epidemic: Loneliness a Serious Threat to Both Brain and Body
There is some evidence to suggest that isolation is more predictive of physical health outcomes, whereas loneliness is more predictive of mental...
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Novel Intervention Slows Cognitive Decline in At-Risk Adults
“We have developed a novel intervention, combining two interventions that if used separately have a weak effect but together have substantial and...
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Will Psychedelics Break the Major Depression Logjam?
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Duloxetine Bottles Recalled by FDA Because of Potential Carcinogen
The nationwide recall of more than 7000 bottles of duloxetine delayed-release capsules is due to unacceptable levels of a potential carcinogen.
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Dry Eye Linked to Increased Risk for Mental Health Disorders
“Greater efforts should be undertaken to screen patients with dry eye disease for mental health conditions, particularly in historically medically...
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Bright Light Therapy Effective for Nonseasonal Depression
The estimated remission rate was significantly higher for patients with nonseasonal depressive disorders in the bright light group than for those...
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Fear of Cancer Recurrence Can Persist for Childhood Survivors
Overall, 16.6% of adult survivors of childhood cancer reported clinically significant fear that their cancer would recur, and an additional 15.7%...
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DIY Brain Stimulation Is Growing in Popularity, but Is It Safe, Effective?
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Suicide Screening and Safety Plans Moved Needle on Attempts and Deaths Moving the Needle
“For those who are considering investing in doing this work, it is good news because it is going to have an effect.”
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Caffeine Brings Benefits and Risks
Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive agent and can impact blood pressure and cholesterol, studies suggest.