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One in 10 U.S. Internal Medicine Doctors Report High Degree of Burnout

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 – Roughly one in 10 U.S. internal medicine physicians report a high degree of burnout, according to a study published online May 6 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Nathan ...

Your Loving Partner Can Protect You From Chemo Brain

FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 — A cancer patient’s bond with their partner can be a key factor in helping them ward off chemotherapy-related “brain fog,” a new study says Patients in a satisfying intimate relat...

Gabapentinoid Meds Don't Increase Suicide Risk

THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 — A class of drugs used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain and anxiety do not appear to increase a person’s risk of self-harm, a major new study says. Gabapentinoids – which include g...

Study Finds Flourishing Doesn’t Always Mean Happiness

THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 — Flourishing is more than just being happy, and a new global study finds some countries are doing better than others when it comes to overall well-being. Take it from r...

Burnout and Stress Continue to Plague the Nursing Profession

WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 – The nursing workforce remains under immense pressure due to stress, burnout, and persistent short staffing, according to a report released by Cross Country Healthcare....

Recent Years Saw Increase in Youth With Anxiety, Depression

MONDAY, April 28, 2025 – From 2016 to 2022, there was an increase in the proportion of youth who experienced anxiety or depression, according to a research letter published online April 21 in JAMA...

Burnout Still High for Veterans Health Administration Health Care Workers

MONDAY, April 28, 2025 – Burnout remains above prepandemic levels for health care workers at the U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA), according to a study published online April 21 in JAMA...

Medical Debt Tied to Higher Likelihood of Forgone Mental Health Care

FRIDAY, April 25, 2025 – More than one in seven adults reported carrying medical debt in 2023, and of these, one in three forwent mental health care in the subsequent year, according to a research...

Virtual Singing Programs Boost Mood, Well-Being Of Isolated Seniors

THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 – Singing can be a balm for the soul, but does it still soothe if a person is singing alone in a virtual crowd? Yes, says a pandemic-era study that tested whether seniors...

Mood Disorders Have Increased Among Kids, Teens

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – Depression and anxiety have been increasing steadily among children and teenagers in recent years, a new study says. More than 1 in 10 children (10.6%) suffered from...

Psilocybin Use Dramatically Increasing In U.S.

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 — Recreational use of “magic mushroom” psilocybin skyrocketed in the U.S. during the early 2020s, as states began toying with legalization of the psychedelic drug, a new stud...

Loneliness More Common Among Middle-Aged In U.S.

TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 — Loneliness among seniors has been a huge concern among experts on aging as social isolation increases risk of dementia, health problems, psychological disorders and deaths. B...

Wildfire Survivors Still Struggle With Basic Needs and Support

SATURDAY, April 19, 2025 — Three months after wildfires tore through Los Angeles, a new study offers insight into the lasting needs of fire survivors.  Researchers from UC Davis School of Medicine sa...

Wildfire Smoke Linked to Increased Odds of ED Visits for Mental Health

WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025 – Wildfire smoke exposure is associated with increased odds of subsequent emergency department visits for mental health conditions, according to a study published online...

Eviction Bans Linked To Drop In Child Abuse Reports

FRIDAY, April 11. 2025 – Eviction bans implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic had an unexpected positive benefit for America’s children, a new study says. Reports of physical abuse, sexual abuse a...

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