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MondayApr 04, 2022 10:54 am

Reddit Analysis Finds Similarities Between Nonsuicidal Self-Harm Experiences, Addiction

New research has found that the experiences of people who talked about and reported nonsuicidal self-injury on Reddit are similar to individuals who have been diagnosed with substance use disorder. Individuals who posted on a self-injury forum titled r/self-harm in 2010–2019 cited an increase in tolerance or severity and often referred to their activities as an addiction. These are terms that are regularly used by individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Figures estimate that about 7% of adults, 12% of young adults and 17% of adolescents report a history of nonsuicidal self-injury. Currently, there exists no standard approach for the…

FridayApr 01, 2022 2:39 pm

Timing of Food Intake Impacts Mental Health, Study Says

New research has discovered that the time at which an individual consumes food may impact their mental health. Focusing on what you eat is important for your overall health, but did you know that paying some attention to when you eat may also be good for your mental health? Research has found that abnormal eating times may contribute to poor mental health, including anxiety and depression, as well as weight gain and cardio-metabolic illnesses. Researchers believe that the circadian clock, which aligns the internal processes in our body at optimal times during the day based on environmental cues such as…

ThursdayMar 31, 2022 3:05 pm

Study Finds That Younger Pediatric Brain Cancer Patients Have Poorer Outcomes Than Older Patients

A new study has found that children with brain tumors, particularly those who are three months and younger, have a significantly lower rate of survival in comparison to those aged between 1 and 19. The study was carried out by researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center, led by associate professor of pediatric hematology/oncology Adam Green. The researchers reported their findings in the “Journal of Neuro-Oncology.” For their study, the researchers obtained data from more than 14,000 children, aged 19 years and younger, who had been diagnosed with brain tumors; the information came from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End…

WednesdayMar 30, 2022 1:55 pm

Monitoring Glucose Levels May Help Manage Weight

Managing one’s weight may be a bit difficult, especially when it comes to consistency. However, did you know that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology can help? CGM is usually used by individuals with diabetes to help manage and monitor their blood sugar. However, the demand for personalized nutrition has seen continuous glucose monitoring devices being used outside the diabetes space. For instance, companies such as NutriSense promote their CGM product as an overall health solution for everything, including weight loss. NutriSense is focused on improving metabolic health. The company leverages its advanced continuous glucose monitoring technology to personalize individual nutrition.…

TuesdayMar 29, 2022 1:48 pm

Study Finds That Patients with PTSD, Bipolar Disorder May Benefit from Telehealth Treatment

Research has found that a virtual connection to a psychiatrist may help people living in rural communities and grappling with bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder acquire effective care. The randomized study, which was carried out before the coronavirus pandemic, examined how patients’ clinical characteristics impacted their experience with telehealth as well as how well they observed their treatment course. For their study, the researchers analyzed data from about 1,000 participants with bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder or both, from 24 clinics in Arkansas, Washington and Michigan. The data was obtained from the Study to Promote Innovation in Rural Integrated…

MondayMar 28, 2022 2:22 pm

NIH Launches New Pediatric Cancer Biomarker Testing Program

The National Institutes of Health, under the National Cancer Institute, recently unveiled a new initiative that will provide biomarker testing to young adults, adolescents and children who have been diagnosed with tumors afflicting the central nervous system. The tests will be offered to pediatric patients with this cancer who are receiving treatment at hospitals affiliated with a clinical trial group supported by the National Cancer Institute known as the Children’s Oncology Group, which includes more than 200 institutions and hospitals that treat children diagnosed with various cancers in the United States. Those eligible will receive tumor molecular characterization without charge…

FridayMar 25, 2022 11:36 am

Scientists Explore Possible Link Between Coronavirus Infections, Rising Diabetes Cases

During the pandemic, researchers discovered that the coronavirus infection worsened the condition of individuals who already had diabetes, leading to severe complications. Researchers are now looking into the existence of a link between the coronavirus and diabetes, with new evidence showing that the coronavirus may attack cells that produce insulin in the pancreas. The researchers hypothesize that this could be what triggers temporary diabetes in susceptible individuals. The increase in the number of diabetes cases may also reflect situations involving restrictions imposed during the pandemic, which include inactivity and unhealthy eating habits in individuals who were already at risk for…

ThursdayMar 24, 2022 3:21 pm

Survey Data Shows More Than 230M Workdays Missed Every Year Due to AUD

Data from a recently conducted study shows that about 9% of adults in America who work full-time may suffer from alcohol use disorder. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a condition characterized by an impaired ability to control or stop the use of alcohol, despite adverse consequences in an individual’s health, work life or social life. The survey, which involved more than 110,000 adults in the United States, was carried out by researchers from the School of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis. Their objective was to determine the relationship between missing work and the heavy use of alcohol. The…

WednesdayMar 23, 2022 3:23 pm

American Hospital Association Calls on Congress to Address Shortage of Behavioral Healthcare Providers

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is urging the Senate Finance Committee to strengthen financial support programs that assist healthcare systems to address the shortage of providers of behavioral healthcare. The organization recently penned a statement to Congress highlighting how the coronavirus pandemic increased the demand for care and aggravated the behavioral health crisis. All individuals, but particularly children and adolescents, are experiencing high rates of depression, anxiety and substance use disorder, among other mental issues. However, barriers hinder them from acquiring proper care. Currently, health systems and hospitals are finding it hard to offer sufficient behavioral healthcare services to youths…

TuesdayMar 22, 2022 12:36 pm

Rates of PTSD High Among Athletes

While almost every individual will experience a traumatic event at least once in their lifetime, not everybody will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”). Research has found that unlike the general population, some groups do undergo experiences that make them more susceptible to PTSD. For instance, members of the military have some of the highest rates, at 38%, with 33% of ICU nurses and 18% of nurses also meeting the diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder. Studies have now found that this disorder is also common in athletes, with estimates ranging from 13% to 25%. PTSD is classified with stressor and…