Indicators of despair rising among Gen X-ers entering middle age
Study reveals evidence of rising feelings of despair in Generation X'ers reaching middle age that cuts across racial, educational and geographical divides. ... Read More...
epidemiology
Autism rate rises 43 percent in New Jersey
The prevalence of 4-year-old children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in New Jersey increased by 43% within a four-year span. Researchers determine the prevalence rate of ASD is one in 35, according to a new report from the CDC and Rutgers University. ... Read More...
Moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against stroke
Contrary to popular belief, drinking 1 to 2 alcoholic drinks a day may not help protect against stroke. Researchers report blood pressure and stroke risk increase with alcohol consumption.... Read More...
Transgender men and women may have higher heart attack risk
Transgender men have a four times higher risk of heart attack than cisgender women, and twice the rate of heart attack than cisgender males. For transgender women, the risk of heart attack is twice the risk as in cisgender women. However, there is no significant difference in risk between transgender women and cisgender males.... Read More...
Opioid epidemic is increasing rates of some infectious diseases
The opioid epidemic is fueling a surge in infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis and soft tissue infections, researchers report.... Read More...
Research shows impact of poverty on children’s brain activity
Children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and whose mothers have lower levels of education, have weaker brain activity in areas of the brain associated with working memory and are more likely to experience attention problems.... Read More...
African-Americans more likely to be misdiagnosed with schizophrenia
African Americans who suffer from major depressive disorder are more likely to be misdiagnosed as suffering from schizophrenia than people from other ethnic or racial groups. Findings suggest doctors may be putting more emphasis on psychotic symptoms, rather than depressive symptoms when assessing African American patients.... Read More...
Being Surrounded by Green Space in Childhood May Improve Mental Health of Adults
Researchers report children who grow up surrounded by green space have a 55% reduced risk of developing a mental health disorder as they age.... Read More...
Mental and Physical Activity in Middle Age Tied to Lower Dementia Risk
According to researchers, keeping both physically and mentally active during middle age can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia during old age. The study found women who participated in mental activities were 46% less likely to develop dementia, and those who were physically active at a 52% reduced risk.... Read More...
Study Finds Ethnoracial Differences in Alzheimer’s
A new study reveals Hispanic Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease tend to survive significantly longer with the condition than people from other ethnoracial groups. ... Read More...
Teen Cannabis Use Raises Depression Risk in Young Adults
A new study reports cannabis use in teens is associated with a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety as adults. ... Read More...
Women’s Hormones Play Role in Drug Addiction and Higher Relapse Rates
A new study reports the female hormone cycle may explain why women are more prone to addiction and affected by triggers that lead to relapse.... Read More...