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Mental HealthDepression may Increase Risk of Dementia
Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia linked to mid or late life depression
Mental HealthAntidepressants in the ICU
Antidepressant use could increase mortality risk factors in patients with serious illness
Mental HealthLook Away from the Needle
Pain perception may be a key factor in how people experience greater intensity of pain
Mental HealthSmoking on the Decline?
Tobacco addiction may be less in the future as kids are less likely to pick up the habit
Mental HealthQuit Smoking To Save Your Joints
Psoriatic arthritis associated with smoking among women
Mental HealthNutrition Fights Off Gestational Obesity
Diet is key to preventing significant pregnancy weight gain
Mental HealthHow Does Alzheimer's Impact a Brain
Alzheimer's disease leads to changes in the brain and scientists are trying to understand those changes
Mental HealthNipping Depression in the Bud
Depression prevention and intervention techniques could help a lot of people
Mental HealthNew Detection Tool for Autism
Autism in children may be linked to delays in head control
Mental HealthSmoking Worsens Back Arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis and spondyloarthritis patients worsen their condition by smoking
Mental HealthComparing Therapies for Borderline
Borderline personality disorder therapies show benefits but have some shortcomings
Mental HealthEpilepsy Ups the Odds of Mental Health Problems
Epilepsy is linked to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and autism study finds
Mental HealthDo Head Injuries Affect the Ability to Learn?
Contact sports may cause academic problems for student athletes
Mental HealthOnline 24x7 may Lead to Depression
Depressive symptoms and the way students use their Internet can be linked
Mental HealthOmega-3s & Tourette’s Disorder
Tourettes patients may benefit from omega 3 fatty acids for tic impairments
Mental HealthRisks of Feeding Tubes in Dementia
Dementia often leads to a need for feeding assistance but feeding tubes are a controversial option
Mental HealthQuestioning Treatment of Repetition in Autism
Autism is often associated with repetitive behaviors and a new study questions an available treatment
Mental HealthManaging Doses to Increase Success
Antidepressant treatment often begins with a low dose then increased which may improve chances of success
Mental HealthComputer-Aided Drug Use Prevention
Substance abuse among teens might best be prevented with computer programs and dialogue
Mental HealthHow Good are Early Detection Methods for Autism
Autism diagnosis is appearing in very young children but how accurate is a diagnosis for a toddler
Mental HealthNot Just a Nighttime Walk in the Park
Sleepwalking is more common than realized and linked to various mental health disorders
Mental HealthThere's No Place Like Home - To Die
Dementia patients are more likely to die at home
Mental HealthAfter High School, Teens with Autism Struggle
Autism is linked to higher risk of unemployment and not going to college
Mental HealthPrenatal Alcohol Exposure & Adaptive Ability
Executive function is impaired by prenatal alcohol exposure and ADHD