Does a ‘Chemical Imbalance’ in the Brain Cause Depression? Maybe Not
TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The notion that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain has become widespread among the general public.But there’s actually no hard evidence that the brain chemical serotonin – the main suspe…
Learn MoreHep C Reinfection Low Among People Receiving Opioid Agonist Therapy
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Reinfection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) is low after successful treatment among people receiving opioid agonist therapy (OAT), according to a study published online Aug. 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Learn MoreLa soledad puede de verdad romperle el corazón, advierten unos expertos cardiacos
VIERNES, 5 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El aislamiento social y la soledad ponen a las personas en un riesgo un 30 por ciento más alto de ataque cardiaco, accidente cerebrovascular (ACV) o muerte por una de estas dos causas, advierte una nuev…
Learn MoreLas familias de niños con diabetes tipo 1 pueden enfrentarse a problemas de salud mental
VIERNES, 5 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los niños con diabetes tipo 1 y sus parientes más cercanos son más propensos a experimentar problemas de la salud mental que las personas sin la enfermedad, informan unos investigadores suecos.”Muchos p…
Learn MoreCould Quit-Smoking Meds Help You Quit Drinking, Too?
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pills, patches, gums, nasal sprays and lozenges used to help smokers kick the habit can also help heavy drinkers cut back on alcohol, a new study suggests.The finding follows several months spent working with 4…
Learn MoreLong-Term Loneliness Tied to Risk for Memory Decline
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cumulative loneliness may be a risk factor for accelerated memory decline in older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
Xuexin Yu, from the University of Michigan …
Learn MoreBreast Cancer Treatment Effects on Sex Life a Hidden Burden
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women with breast cancer commonly see their sexual health decline, yet their doctors aren’t telling them what to expect — or what to do about it.Those are among the findings of a new study that asked breast ca…
Learn MoreFewer Smokers Tried to Quit During COVID Pandemic
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Fewer people tried to quit smoking as the COVID-19 pandemic began, and this continued for at least a year, according to a new U.S. study.The American Cancer Society detailed pandemic smoking behavior in the rep…
Learn MoreAddicted to Exercise
During my freshman year of college, I faithfully kept a journal. I’d never done so successfully, though I’d often tried. My writing resolve always peters out after a few weeks. This time, however, was different: This was my exercise log. It began the …
Learn MoreOlvide los mensajes de texto: reunirse en persona hace más felices a los estudiantes universitarios
JUEVES, 4 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — En un mundo en que todos pasan cada vez más tiempo con los ojos clavados en los teléfonos, una investigación reciente sugiere que los jóvenes se sienten más felices tras socializar con sus amigos en pers…
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