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·September 15, 2018·2 min read

Age Bias is Subconscious

A new study reveals our response to others is subconsciously connected to appearance and age. Researchers say the finding may shed light on why people tend to prefer the company of others in their own age groups.

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·March 19, 2024·5 min read

AI Steps Up in the Fight Against Youth Perfectionism

Scientists are pioneering research into combating perfectionism in young people through artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Perfectionism (CBT-P). The alarming rise of perfectionism among the youth, characterized by the relentless pursuit of high standards and significant mental health risks, has prompted the exploration of innovative treatment methods.

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·February 14, 2024·5 min read

Borderline Personality Disorder Linked to Increased Hospital Revisits

Patients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are more likely to have recurrent hospital visits compared to those with other mental disorders. Analyzing over 86,000 episodes of care for 25,619 mental health patients in South Australian hospitals from 2014 to 2019, the research highlights BPD's significant impact on healthcare systems.

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·October 7, 2022·6 min read

Borderline Personality Disorder-Related Stigma Undermines Patient Care and Efforts to Reduce Suicide

Study reveals those with borderline personality disorder and their carers face stigma and discrimination by mental health service providers following suicide attempts and episodes of self-harm.

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·October 26, 2023·3 min read

Brain’s Fluid Shield May Dim Cancer Treatments: Old Drug Offers Hope

Cerebrospinal fluid, our brain's protective liquid, may be making brain cancers like glioblastoma more resistant to treatments. These findings indicate that when tumor cells are exposed to this fluid, they alter identity, resisting radiation and common medications.

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·March 24, 2023·3 min read

Clues to the Cause of Chronic Gut Pain

A specific pathway of nerves and cells that link the gut to the brain may be responsible for chronic gut pain. Chronic gut pain is commonly associated with IBS, and mental health disorders including anxiety and depression.

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·December 13, 2021·4 min read

Common Sleep Disorder Combo Could Be Deadly

People who suffer from insomnia in conjunction with sleep apnea are more likely to experience heart problems and are 50% more likely to die than those without the conditions.

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·July 1, 2019·3 min read

CPAP provides relief from depression

CPAP helps to reduce symptoms of depression in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease independently of sleep improvements.

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·January 20, 2019·4 min read

Fighting Deadly Drug Resistant Bacteria in Intestines with New Antibiotic

Researchers have developed a new antibiotic medication that appears to be safe and effective in treating clostridium difficile infection.

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·December 4, 2018·4 min read

Gene that Lets You Eat As Much As You Like Holds Promise Against Obesity

Removing the RCAN1 gene in mice reduced weight gain, even when the animals were fed high fat diets for prolonged periods of time. Researchers say the findings could help develop new treatments to help prevent obesity in humans.

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·February 6, 2021·3 min read

Help for Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder affects 5% of the population. A new study reveals people with BPD are becoming more knowledgeable about their disorder and treatments available but may find it difficult to find evidence-based help for their symptoms.