Better bipolar diagnosis may reduce suicide rates in boys – new research
Lopolo/ShutterstockSuicide rarely happens in the absence of severe mental health problems. Research indicates that psychiatric disorders are prevalent in up...
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Food for thought: How your mindset can make healthy food more alluring on social media
Social media posts featuring unhealthy foods get more likes and engagement. But there are ways to change that. (Borzoo Moazami,...
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Tackling sexual misconduct in the NHS will require education and empowerment – not just words
M_Agency/ShutterstockMany were shocked by the recent revelation that more than 35,000 incidents of sexual misconduct, ranging from abusive remarks to...
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Anesthesia can cause disturbing sexual hallucinations, leading to lasting psychological trauma
Having witnesses or recording devices during procedures requiring anesthesia could help prevent opportunities for sexual assault. Science Photo Library/Getty ImagesSome...
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Cannabis can have serious health effects that Canadians may not be aware of, like nonstop vomiting and heart issues
The government has an obligation to ensure that information about the health risks of cannabis use is as equally accessible...
Read moreFive rare and unusual psychiatric syndromes – including one where people believe they are dead
Most people are familiar with psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but some conditions are so rare that...
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Headaches after exercise: here’s why they happen – and how to prevent them
Many people describe exercise headaches as feeling similar to a migraine. voronaman/ ShutterstockFor some people, going for a run can...
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Turmeric: here’s how it actually measures up to health claims
Most of turmeric's reported health benefits are linked to compounds called curcuminoids. tarapong srichaiyos/ ShutterstockTurmeric has been used by humans...
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Why surfing can be beneficial for people with brain injuries
Surfing has a range of health benefits. BART SADOWSKI PL/ShutterstockNothing quite beats riding a wave for the first time. And...
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Credit payment holidays reduced the mental health effects of debt during COVID – new research
Gorodenkoff/ShutterstockLike other countries, the UK implemented a number of initiatives to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s...
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