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The 'Most Wonderful' Time? Maybe Not, Say Holiday-Stressed Americans

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2023 — What's even more nerve-wracking than paying taxes? The holidays, according to a majority of Americans, who say it takes them weeks to recover from seasonal stress.  "The ho...

Mother-Led Infant Massage Eases Maternal Postnatal Depression

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 – Women who participate in mother-led infant massage sessions show a reduction in symptoms of postnatal depression, according to a review published online Dec. 13 in PLOS ...

For Kids, Superbowl & Drinking Can Mean Tougher Discipline From Parents

THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 – Parents who imbibe while watching the Super Bowl are more likely to use aggressive discipline on their children than those who abstain during the football game, a new study...

Those Who Fear Serious Illness More Likely to Die Sooner: Study

THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 – Having severe hypochondria can prompt hours of needless worrying, but in an ironic twist new research now shows it could also shorten your life. New Swedish research found...

Is Violence a Risk With Your New Romantic Partner? Watch for These Warning Signs

TUESDAY, Dec. 12, 2023 – Many women and men begin new relationships never dreaming they could later be enmeshed in a cycle of intimate partner violence. Now, a new study finds there are early...

Saying 'No' to a Holiday Invite May Be Easier Than You Think

TUESDAY, Dec. 12, 2023 – Saying “no” to a holiday invite might feel unforgivably rude, but people often overestimate the social consequences of turning down an invitation, psychologists report. More ...

Suicide Rates Have Risen Steadily for Black Girls and Women

FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2023 – Suicide rates for Black women and girls ages 15 to 24 have more than doubled over the past two decades, a new report finds. “Suicides are rapidly increasingly among young, B...

More Than Four Hours of Smartphone Use a Day Harmful to Teens

THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 – More than four hours of smartphone use per day negatively impacts behavioral health outcomes for adolescents, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in PLOS ONE. Jong ...

Acne in Adults Can Bring Stigma at Work and Socially

THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 – Acne can be terribly embarrassing for a teenager, but a new study has found that adults' blemishes might have even greater consequences for their social and professional...

Racial Disparities Seen in Unmet Treatment Needs for Pediatric Mental Health

TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2023 – For children with mental health conditions, there are racial and ethnic disparities in unmet treatment needs, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in Pediatrics....

Trim Your Holiday Stress This Season: Experts Offer Tips

SATURDAY, Dec. 2, 2023 (Healthday News) – The holidays are typically a happy whirlwind of gift-buying, house decorating, party planning and family gatherings, but all that work can also stress...

Ichthyosis Tied to Increased Risk of Depression, Anxiety

FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 – Ichthyosis is associated with increased likelihood of depression and anxiety, according to a research letter published online Oct. 18 in the Journal of the American Academy of ...

Your Personality Might Help Shield You From Dementia

FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 – Got a naturally sunny disposition? It might protect you from dementia as the years advance, new research shows. A team at Northwestern University in Chicago report that...

High Levels of Anxiety, Depression Seen in Younger Adults During Pandemic

THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 – Younger adults had high levels of anxiety and depression through the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Nov. 30 in JAMA Network...

Social Media Use Tied to Higher Health Risk Behavior in Teens

THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 – Social media use is associated with adverse health risk behaviors in young people, according to a review published online Nov. 29 in The BMJ. Amrit Kaur Purba, Ph.D., from ...

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