Partner of Colorado man who died by suicide documents failures of mental health system
Jeff Trowbridge was taking down Christmas decorations the morning he received a call that destroyed him. The love of her life, Ian Horner, was missing. One of Horner’s relatives had called to ask Trowbridge if he knew the license plate number of…
Three micropractices that can boost well-being
When it comes to their health and well-being, Americans are focused on diet. When asked what wellness activities they typically do at least once a week, 71% of the 807 respondents said they eat fresh fruits and/or vegetables, while 60% said they run,…
Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to disruptions in the biological clock | Depression
Australian researchers have identified a new subtype of depression – called “circadian depression” – linked to disruptions in the body’s internal clock, which they say responds less to traditional antidepressant treatments. In a study published in…
Ultrasound waves that shake deep brain structures may relieve delusions in schizophrenia, small trials show
Follow us Add us as a favorite source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Ultrasound brain stimulation may help counter delusions experienced by people with schizophrenia, a small trial suggests. The trial involved transcranial ultrasound…
After all, microplastics are not inert: in water, they produce DNA-damaging free radicals: ScienceAlert
As social media says, microplastics are leading this generation, just like asbestos: useful things that seemed great – until they weren’t. Plastics are ubiquitous because they are durable, versatile and seemingly stable. As a result, they literally…
Researchers identify new ‘circadian’ subtype of depression affecting 1 in 4 patients: ScienceAlert
Many people with depression don’t respond to existing treatments, and scientists believe this may be due to the many different pathways people can take to arrive at the same depressive symptoms. A new study has found that a quarter of patients…
How a photo of a person’s face could help predict whether they will survive cancer treatment
A simple selfie could hold surprising clues about your overall health and longevity, especially for people with cancer. Researchers at Mass General Brigham in Boston have developed artificial intelligence models that they say can predict a cancer…
Young men inject themselves with testosterone to be more “masculine”
For years, Aiden* didn’t think his naturally skinny figure represented who he was. Athletic but slight, he felt there was a disconnect between how he looked and how he wanted to feel in his body. After he turned 30, he decided to do something about…
Scientists finally discover why statins can cause muscle pain
Statins are among the most important medications for preventing cardiovascular disease. By lowering cholesterol levels, they have helped save millions of lives and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. However, these benefits can have undesirable…
Lawsuit: Portland nail salon gave customer herpes for second time in two years
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) – An employee did not wear gloves while giving a customer a set of acrylic nails, and the customer contracted herpes, according to a complaint filed Monday in Multnomah County Court. A 31-year-old Multnomah County woman went to PDX…