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Diagnoses of depression and anxiety in teenage people have increased during the Covid-19 pandemic

Novel research reveals a dramatic boost in depression and anxiety diagnoses among American youth during the pandemic, calling for a re-evaluation of mental health services for at-risk teenage people. Test: Depression and anxiety among children and teenage adults in the United States. Image source: Overearth / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal […]

Experts call for regular screening to prevent complications in people with peripheral artery disease

An international group of cardiologists, angiologists and vascular surgeons is calling for regular screening to prevent complications in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is a common condition in which plaque buildup in the arteries restricts blood flow to the leg muscles. While many people with PAD have no symptoms, some may experience painful […]

UMass Amherst, Tufts Medical Center Launch Study to Improve HIV Care for Incarcerated People

The University of Massachusetts Amherst and Tufts Medical Center are conducting a study to provide HIV prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to people with opioid operate disorder who are incarcerated in Boston-area correctional facilities. The research is funded by a $4.74 million CONNECT grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National […]

Chronic insomnia affects 1 in 8 people, study reports

Every night, millions of Americans face a complex challenge: the fight for deep, restful sleep. Sleep deprivation not only saps your energy and affects your mood; it can also significantly impact your health, work performance, and overall quality of life. Chronic insomnia, lasting more than three months, increases your risk of developing a variety of […]

People with anxiety face double risk of Parkinson’s disease: study

A recent study found that anxiety can double the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in adults over the age of 50. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the lives of almost 10 million people around the world. It is a progressive disorder caused by the death or damage of nerve cells in the […]

Research indicates a high severity of arthritis symptoms in people with psoriasis

Early results of an international study assessing the risk of arthritis in people with psoriasis showed a high burden of joint symptoms in 712 patients – 25% of all patients examined so far. The study, led by scientists from the universities of Oxford, University College Dublin and supported by the University of Manchester, has so […]

Smallpox cases surge in Los Angeles County; Officials are urging people to get vaccinated to reduce the risk of severe disease

Health officials in Los Angeles County, California, have issued a warning after the county saw a “concerning” raise in mpox cases over the past two weeks. There were ten fresh cases reported over the last two weeks, which is a noticeable raise from the previous average of less than two cases per week. In response […]