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HealthDay 11 July at 10.09 PM

Globally, Loneliness Affects More Than One-Fifth of People

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 published Wednesday. Those experiencing feelings of loneliness often felt physical pain, worry, sadness, stress, and anger, as well.Beyond its emotional toll, loneliness is

HealthDay 08 July at 03.20 PM

Study Looks at Depression, Stress in Both Parents After Detection of Fetal Anomalies

Prospective parents experience heightened levels of depression and traumatic stress after the detection of fetal anomalies leading to termination of pregnancy, according to a study published online June 20 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Mona Bekkhus, Ph.D., from the University of Oslo in Norway, and colle

HealthDay 02 July at 10.50 PM

Allergy-Related Psychological Distress Common

Psychological distress related to food allergies (FA) is common globally, according to a study published online June 21 in Allergy.Rebecca C. Knibb, Ph.D., from Aston University in Birmingham, England, and colleagues assessed psychological distress and service use among adults, caregivers, and children with FA. The global survey in

HealthDay 21 June at 03.33 PM

Maternal Distress Tied to Changes in Brain Growth of Offspring

Regional neonatal brain volumes are associated with elevated maternal psychological distress, according to a study published online June 20 in JAMA Network Open.Susan Weiner, from Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., and colleagues examined the association between the pandemic and rising maternal psychological distress

HealthDay 20 June at 08.53 PM

Prevalence of Mental Health Variables Higher for Adults Reporting Loneliness

The prevalence of mental health variables is higher among adults who report loneliness, with the highest prevalence of loneliness among bisexual and transgender adults, according to research published in the June 20 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.Katherine V. Bruss, P

Evalytics 01 April at 06.25 PM

HIV Remission in Children: A Hopeful Development

HIV remission in children, characterized by a sustained period of undetectable viral load without the need for antiretroviral therapy (ART), represents a significant breakthrough in pediatric HIV care. This phenomenon, observed in children who have undergone a pause in treatment, offers new insights into the management and potential cure of HIV/AIDS.

Evalytics 11 March at 01.26 AM

HIV Remission in Children: A Hopeful Development

Pediatric HIV remission, marked by prolonged undetectable viral load sans antiretroviral therapy (ART), is a notable advance. This condition, seen in children with treatment pauses, offers fresh perspectives on HIV/AIDS management and potential cure.

HealthDay 02 January at 04.39 PM

Depression, Anxiety Elevated for Spanish Speakers Receiving Radiation

Among women undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer, Spanish speakers have an increased risk for depression and anxiety, according to a study published online Dec. 7 in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics.Corina Beiner, from the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, and c

HealthDay 29 November at 10.41 PM

Cardiac Rehabilitation Use Low in Distressed Communities

Although community-level distress is associated with lower cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participation, the clinical benefits are universal across all communities, according to a study published in the November issue of Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.Michael P. Thompson, Ph.D., from Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor

Evalytics 13 November at 08.21 PM

A Study Finding Pleasurable Music and ‘Chills’ Predicting Music-Induced Hypoalgesia

In a world filled with stress and pain, the power of music has been an age-old remedy. From soothing melodies to upbeat tunes, music has the incredible ability to affect our mood and emotions. But did you know that it can also have a profound impact on our perception of pain?