According to a cohort study of more than 650,000 children and young adults, there has been an increased risk of brain cancer associated with increased radiation dose to the brain from CT examinations. The researchers observed a significant dose-response relationship such that for every 10,000 people who received a single head scan, approximately one patient …
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A 7-year study of twins found that behavioral inhibition in childhood is associated with social anxiety in adolescence. Behavioral inhibition was mainly assessed by shyness. Parental stress and a number of other factors have been found to influence the strength of this association. The study was published in Development and psychopathology. Behavioral inhibition is a …
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It is well known that the experience of adverse events in childhood (such as abuse, domestic violence or parental substance abuse) is associated with mental health problems. But, despite decades of research, we still don’t know to what extent these negative childhood experiences (ACEs) cause mental health problems. This confusion stems from the fact that …
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Eight months have passed since mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) first appeared outside historically endemic areas, and the focus is still largely on men who have sex with men ( MSM). From a clinical perspective, this makes sense; one of the largest global case studies, which was published last August in The New England Journal …
There are few things more nostalgic than a bowl of cereal. For many people, the dish conjures up thoughts of cartoon mascots, 90s commercials and rushing to school in the morning (Ah, the memories!) And while plenty of cereal from your childhood probably still exist , you may be looking for something higher in protein …
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Childhood trauma is well known to have adverse effects on mental health in adulthood, but the nuances of these findings are not well understood. A study published in the Affective Disorders Diary explores how childhood trauma affects specific aspects of depression and anxiety over time. Childhood trauma has long been linked to increased mental health …
Since taking on her new title of Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton has made sure one thing stays high on her list of priorities: the mental health of younger generations in the UK. The Princess, who spoke often about mental health and wellbeing when she was Duchess of Cambridge, today wrote about the importance of …
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Before platinum records, Grammy nominations and accolades, Fat Joe was Joseph Antonio Cartagena of the Bronx. In his new memoir, “The Book of Jose,” he details the toll of his upbringing, mental health, and rapping career. He described his childhood to CBS News as beautiful, saying, “We had nothing. We had no money. We grew …
Poison control centers in the United States have seen an increase in reports of children ingesting a type of prescription cough medicine, according to a study released Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration. From 2010 to 2018, reports of pediatric poisonings involving the drug, benzonatate, increased each year, according to the study. Benzonatate, sold …
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