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Removing the Stigma from Men’s Mental Health

Removing the Stigma from Men’s Mental Health

When 46-year-old Kevin Delano was in his early teens, he knew he was different. He was depressed. He constantly had racing thoughts in his head. Kevin describes his depression or “down cycles” as wearing a heavy piece of clothing. “It’s as if you’re wearing a big, woolen cape that’s been soaked in water,” Kevin says. […]

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New NBPA Program Focuses on Mental Health

New NBPA Program Focuses on Mental Health

William Parham, Ph.D., was recently named the National Basketball Players Association’s (NBPA) first director of mental health and wellness. He is leading an effort to provide players more access to mental health professionals and self-management tools. He shared his vision with NIH MedlinePlus magazine. What is the goal of this new initiative? My goal is […]

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Brushing your teeth may keep your heart healthy

Brushing your teeth may keep your heart healthy

New research finds that brushing the teeth three or more times a day significantly reduces the risk of atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Share on PinterestBrushing your teeth three times or more a day may significantly protect the heart. The bacteria in our mouths may hold the key to many facets of our health. Researchers […]

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MS: Common herpesvirus variant raises risk

MS: Common herpesvirus variant raises risk

New research distinguishes between two similar variants of the human herpesvirus 6 and finds that one variant significantly increases the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). Share on PinterestScientists have linked the Epstein-Barr virus (depicted here) with MS. MS is an autoimmune condition that affects around 400,000 people in the United States and 2.5 million […]

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Study outlines concerns around natural psychoactive substances

Study outlines concerns around natural psychoactive substances

New research finds that over a period of 17 years, people in the United States increased their use of natural psychoactive substances, believing them to be safe. This has led to many reports of adverse symptoms in adults and children alike. Share on PinterestKratom and other natural psychoactive substances may need tighter regulations. People have […]

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Some Cities’ Smog Can Ruin Your Vacation

Some Cities’ Smog Can Ruin Your Vacation

Latest Travel Health News TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Got travel plans abroad? Spending just a short time in a highly polluted city can harm your health, researchers warn. “It’s widely known that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with increased cardiovascular disease. But it was unknown whether a short-term visit to […]

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Another Possible Effect of Climate Change: More Preemie Babies

Another Possible Effect of Climate Change: More Preemie Babies

Latest Pregnancy News By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Rising temperatures might help trigger premature birth, a new study finds, suggesting that global warming could deliver more “preemie” babies. Looking at 20 years of data on heat waves and birth timing across the United States, researchers “estimate that an average […]

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Autism: Early Signs and Symptoms

Autism: Early Signs and Symptoms

What is autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects a person’s behavior and impairs the ability to communicate and interact with others. Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder can range from mild to severe. The cause is unknown. Autism spectrum disorder refers to several conditions that used to be diagnosed separately, including: […]

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Could MS Have Links to the Herpes Virus?

Could MS Have Links to the Herpes Virus?

Latest Neurology News MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A variant of a common herpes virus may play a role in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), Swedish researchers say. They analyzed the blood of about 8,700 MS patients and a control group of more than 7,200 people without MS. They were looking for […]