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One Emotion Drives Teens to Scroll Through Instagram

FRIDAY, July 19, 2024 – Boredom is the key emotion behind most teens’ use of Instagram, a new study says. Teens open the app because they’re bored, then sift through its contents looking for int...

Neighborhood Disadvantage Metrics Tied to Stress Genes in Prostate Cancer

FRIDAY, July 19, 2024 – Expression of several stress-related genes in prostate tumors is elevated among men residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods, according to a study published online July 12 in...

Is Your Child With Type 1 Diabetes Facing 'Diabetes Distress'?

THURSDAY, July 18, 2024 – Children born with type 1 diabetes are much more likely to develop certain mental health issues than those without the condition, a new study warns. Kids with type 1...

Altered Mealtimes Linked to Depression, Anxiety in Shift Workers

THURSDAY, July 18, 2024 – Folks need to have their meals at regular intervals or risk slipping into anxiety or depression, a new study of airline personnel has found. Delaying breakfast or dinner...

Frequent House Moves Take Lifetime Toll on Kids' Mental Health

THURSDAY, July 18, 2024 – Kids whose families frequently move have a significantly higher risk of depression later in life, a new study warns. Children who move once between the ages of 10 and 15...

Women More Likely to Experience Anxiety, Depression After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

THURSDAY, July 18, 2024 – Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors could experience changes in employment and income, and women may have an increase in dispensing of anxiety/depression...

More Than Half of Teens Report Always, Usually Receiving Support They Need

TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 – More than half of teenagers report always or usually receiving the social and emotional support needed, according to a study published online July 16 in the National Health ...

Are You & Your Partner in a 'Sleep Divorce?' You're Not Alone

WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 – Many couples may be painfully familiar with the scenario: One partner snores loudly all night long, so the other partner seeks better sleep in another bed. Now, a new...

Two Years Later, 988 Crisis Line Has Answered 10 Million Requests

WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 – Just two years after the launch of the nation's three-digit crisis hotline, more than 10 million calls, texts and chat messages have been fielded by counselors, U.S....

Parents, Take Note: Survey Shows Teens Need More Support Than They Get

TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 – As millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much...

Late Cancer Diagnosis Biggest Health Concern for Most, Poll Shows

MONDAY, July 15, 2024 — When it comes to health worries, cancer leads the way, a new poll shows.  The University of Cambridge poll included 2,000 adults who said their biggest concern is getting dia...

More Women Than Men Experience Nonphysical Violence in Health Care Workforce

FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 – Women in the health care workforce are more likely to experience verbal abuse, sexual harassment, and bullying, while men are more likely to experience physical violence,...

Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Higher Likelihood of Lost Independence Among Seniors

FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 – Traffic-related air pollution exposure may be associated with an increased likelihood of lost independence among older adults, according to a study published online June 28...

Globally, Loneliness Affects More Than One-Fifth of People

THURSDAY, July 11, 2024 – Loneliness strikes more than one in five people worldwide, with 23 percent saying they felt lonely "a lot of the previous day," according to the results of a Gallup survey...

Older Adults More Stressed About Inflation, Hold Off on Health Care

FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 – Financial stress persists even though rising inflation rates have eased, and the group feeling the pinch most acutely is in its peak earning years, a new poll shows. "Our...

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