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Social media may be isolating young adults
“We are inherently social creatures, but modern life tends to compartmentalize us instead of bringing us together.”
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Increased schizophrenia, affective disorder risks associated with infections
Higher risks of schizophrenia and affective disorders are tied to infections treated with anti-infective agents, an examination of the health...
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Testosterone Trials’ cardiac, cognitive results disappoint
Testosterone treatment may have beneficial effects on unexplained anemia or bone density, but may increase coronary artery plaque and offer no...
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Collaborative care aids seniors’ mild depression
A collaborative care model significantly mitigated mild depression in adults aged 65 and older, compared with usual care in the short term, based...
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Light therapy eases Parkinson’s-related sleep disturbances
A pilot randomized controlled study in Parkinson’s disease patients shows that light therapy shows promise for reducing daytime sleepiness and...
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CMS spending projections come with a caveat
The projections make no assumptions about potential repair, repeal, or replacement of the Affordable Care Act, leaving the projections to serve as...
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Low-back pain: CBT, mindfulness benefits diminish over time
The benefits of mindfulness practice and cognitive-behavioral therapy on low-back wane over time.
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Outpatient visits for CNS polypharmacy rising among elderly
Outpatient visits for CNS polypharmacy by adults aged 65 and older more than doubled between 2004 and 2013.
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Maternal mental health: New consensus on optimal care
New recommendations offer ob.gyns. guidance on improving maternal mental health using depression and anxiety screening.
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Guidelines needed for outpatient opioid use after vaginal delivery
A study of pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid in Pennsylvania found that a small but significant percentage were filling opioid prescriptions...
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History of child abuse worsens depression course in elderly adults
Child abuse experience can have an impact on survivors after decades.