Summary: Individuals emphasizing freedom and hobbies experienced a boost in well-being, whereas those prioritizing achievement felt less happy. The research showed that valuing ‘hedonism’ and ‘self-direction’ led to increased happiness…
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Sex-Specific Inflammation Links to Teen Depression
Summary: A new study uncovers a unique relationship between inflammatory proteins and adolescent depression. The study, part of the IDEA project, distinguishes how different cytokines are related to depression in…
Indigenous trackers can identify animal species from ancient rock art prints |
Indigenous trackers can identify the species, sex, and age of animals from rock art prints found in Namibia. According to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, engravings of…
Researchers pinpoint molecular signature of post-stroke depression
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Earlier in 2023, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman checked himself into a hospital for clinical depression after suffering a near-fatal stroke. Fetterman’s case of post-stroke depression may…
Overdose deaths from fentanyl laced stimulants have risen 50-fold since 2010
A simplified schema of the four waves of the US overdose mortality crisis. Waves 1 and 2 include deaths involving commonly prescribed opioids, and heroin, respectively, but excluding fentanyl co-involved…
Youth with PTSD get relief from proven treatment, study shows
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Only 31% of efforts to integrate proven treatments into health care systems are successful, recent data has found. A team of clinic administrators, clinicians, policymakers and…
Tobacco and Cannabis Combo Ups Anxiety and Depression Risk
Summary: A new study indicates a link between the co-use of tobacco and cannabis and heightened rates of anxiety and depression. Analyzing data from the COVID-19 Citizens Health Study, researchers…
Healthy Habits Are Key to Curbing Depression’s Hold
Summary: A new study delves into the role of lifestyle choices in mitigating depression risks. Drawing from the UK Biobank, researchers analyzed data from nearly 290,000 participants, determining that seven…
Gut bacteria key to fighting colorectal cancer, study suggests
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Metabolites produced by gut bacteria during digestion can be used to trigger an immune response against colorectal cancer cells, according to new University of Alberta research,…
Shelters can help homeless people by providing quiet and privacy, not just a bunk and a meal
The city of Phoenix set heat records in summer 2023, with high temperatures that topped 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) for 31 consecutive days and at least 54 days…
