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Research finds increase in the number of people identifying as transgender in the UK

Research finds increase in the number of people identifying as transgender in the UK

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe number of people identifying as transgender in their GP records in the UK has increased between 2000 and 2018, finds a new study l

Research finds increase in the number of people identifying as transgender in the UK

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe number of people identifying as transgender in their GP records in the UK has increased between 2000 and 2018, finds a new study l
Rich people, bribes and depression—study finds link between corruption and mental health among Ghanaian students

Rich people, bribes and depression—study finds link between corruption and mental health among Ghanaian students

by Stephen Baffour Adjei, Frederick Anyan, Johnny Andoh-Arthur and Sylvia Charity Akotia,The ConversationCredit: Anete Lusina from PexelsCorruption comes in many forms in Ghana. Bribery, misappr

Rich people, bribes and depression—study finds link between corruption and mental health among Ghanaian students

by Stephen Baffour Adjei, Frederick Anyan, Johnny Andoh-Arthur and Sylvia Charity Akotia,The ConversationCredit: Anete Lusina from PexelsCorruption comes in many forms in Ghana. Bribery, misappr
Research shows comforting babies eases parental stress in painful procedures

Research shows comforting babies eases parental stress in painful procedures

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Neuroimaging Group, at the Department of Pediatrics, in collaboration with Bliss, the charity for babies born premature or sick, has la

Research shows comforting babies eases parental stress in painful procedures

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Neuroimaging Group, at the Department of Pediatrics, in collaboration with Bliss, the charity for babies born premature or sick, has la
Knitting brings calmness and structure to the lives of people with mental illness, shows study

Knitting brings calmness and structure to the lives of people with mental illness, shows study

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Gothenburg shows that knitting is beneficial for people living with mental health issues. Knitting is de

Knitting brings calmness and structure to the lives of people with mental illness, shows study

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Gothenburg shows that knitting is beneficial for people living with mental health issues. Knitting is de
Want to achieve your dreams? Try subdividing your goals

Want to achieve your dreams? Try subdividing your goals

by Seb Murray,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsHave a massive, daring goal in mind? Breaking it into smaller steps can help you achieve your dreams.Aresearch

Want to achieve your dreams? Try subdividing your goals

by Seb Murray,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsHave a massive, daring goal in mind? Breaking it into smaller steps can help you achieve your dreams.Aresearch
Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

by Elana GotkineRecently, there was an increase in availability of naloxone after it was approved to be sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, according to a study published online July 26 in&n

Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

by Elana GotkineRecently, there was an increase in availability of naloxone after it was approved to be sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, according to a study published online July 26 in&n
Lack of focus doesn't equal lack of intelligence: It's proof of an intricate brain, say scientists

Lack of focus doesn't equal lack of intelligence: It's proof of an intricate brain, say scientists

by Brown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImagine a busy restaurant: dishes clattering, music playing, people talking loudly over one another. It's a wonder that anyone in that kin

Lack of focus doesn't equal lack of intelligence: It's proof of an intricate brain, say scientists

by Brown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImagine a busy restaurant: dishes clattering, music playing, people talking loudly over one another. It's a wonder that anyone in that kin
Researchers highlight the genetic complexity of schizophrenia

Researchers highlight the genetic complexity of schizophrenia

byUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineA pathway from genomics to an etiological theory of schizophrenia. Credit:Nature Reviews Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1

Researchers highlight the genetic complexity of schizophrenia

byUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineA pathway from genomics to an etiological theory of schizophrenia. Credit:Nature Reviews Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1
For treatment-resistant depression, two drugs may be better than one

For treatment-resistant depression, two drugs may be better than one

by University of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTreating stubborn cases of depression in older adults is challenging, and often requires multiple treatments, says UConn Health psych

For treatment-resistant depression, two drugs may be better than one

by University of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTreating stubborn cases of depression in older adults is challenging, and often requires multiple treatments, says UConn Health psych
Can Ozempic treat depression? Early signs point to yes

Can Ozempic treat depression? Early signs point to yes

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdd depression to the growing list of chronic diseases that obesity medicines might alleviate. Signs of improved mental health are sh

Can Ozempic treat depression? Early signs point to yes

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdd depression to the growing list of chronic diseases that obesity medicines might alleviate. Signs of improved mental health are sh
Research review suggests four key mechanisms are involved in changing one's personality

Research review suggests four key mechanisms are involved in changing one's personality

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressProcess of change across levels of personality abstraction. Credit:Nature Reviews Psychology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44159-024-00295-zA pair of psychologists, one

Research review suggests four key mechanisms are involved in changing one's personality

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressProcess of change across levels of personality abstraction. Credit:Nature Reviews Psychology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44159-024-00295-zA pair of psychologists, one
Body dysmorphia affects many teens, especially girls

Body dysmorphia affects many teens, especially girls

by Dennis ThompsonMany teens—especially girls—are affected by body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a condition in which they become obsessed with perceived flaws in their personal appearance, a new study s

Body dysmorphia affects many teens, especially girls

by Dennis ThompsonMany teens—especially girls—are affected by body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a condition in which they become obsessed with perceived flaws in their personal appearance, a new study s