Schools could provide solutions for kids who are grappling with depression, a new study suggests. Students who have school-based depression screening are twice as likely to begin treatment as peers who don’t get that service, researchers say. “Our study is publishing at a time when more adolescents are reporting symptoms of depression,” said principal investigator… read on > read on >
While the lockdowns of the pandemic may have done the planet’s atmosphere a favor, a new study predicts that discarded masks, gloves and face shields will add more than 25,000 tons of plastic waste to the world’s oceans. Researchers from Nanjing University’s School of Atmospheric Sciences in China and the University of California, San Diego… read on > read on >
Young adults who face discrimination about their bodies, race, age or sex are at increased risk for mental health issues, researchers report. They analyzed data gathered from more than 1,800 U.S. participants who provided details about their mental health, behavior and experiences of discrimination between ages 18 and 28, CNN reported. Those who encountered discrimination… read on > read on >
MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (Healthday News) — The Biden administration’s new coronavirus vaccine mandate for large businesses has been blocked by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Louisiana. In a petition filed Friday, a group of businesses, religious groups, advocacy organizations and several states — including Louisiana… read on > read on >
Urban air cleared during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns as fewer commuters hit the road daily, and that might have resulted in one unexpected heart health benefit for Americans, a new study suggests. Those reductions in air pollution appear to be linked to a decrease in heart attacks during the shutdowns, according to research slated for… read on > read on >
Eating alone may be a recipe for heart trouble if you’re an older woman, Korean researchers suggest. Those who eat by themselves are likely to eat faster and less healthily, which can lead to weight gain, higher blood pressure and cholesterol levels, increasing the risk for heart disease, the new study found. “Women who live… read on > read on >
When it comes to a COVID-19 shot, fear might be a self-fulfilling prophecy. A new study found that folks who worried about possible side effects after vaccination were more likely to actually experience those side effects. Along with explaining why some people feel poorly after getting a jab, the findings may also help guide efforts… read on > read on >
The sale of unproven and unapproved stem cell treatments has skyrocketed in the United States, according to a new five-year study. The study found a fourfold jump since 2016 in the availability of the treatments, which claim to do everything from relieving pain to slowing aging. People who use these treatments are needlessly spending thousands… read on > read on >
Will boys fixated on gore-filled video games become violent in real life? Many parents may worry that’s the case, but new and reassuring research finds violent video games don’t trigger actual violence in kids. The study included boys aged 8 to 18, the group most likely to play violent video games, and examined two types… read on > read on >
Whole genome sequencing of blood samples improves detection of rare genetic conditions called mitochondrial disorders, British researchers report. These disorders are inherited and affect about 1 in 4,300 people, causing progressive, incurable diseases. Though they are among the most common inherited disorders, mitochondrial disorders are tough to diagnose because they can affect many organs and… read on > read on >
