Mental Health - Page 476

Can you 'catch' stress in a classroom? Science says yes

Head lice and strep throat aren’t the only things you can catch in a classroom.

Following prevention guidelines linked to lowered risk for cancer

Keeping active and eating healthy really does seem to reduce the odds of getting certain cancers and dying from them, according to a new review of past research.

The factor that's keeping your partner from cheating on you

Ever wonder what keeps some people faithful while others are spreading their cooties all around town?

Binge-eating disorder can be treated with talk therapy or drugs

People with recurring episodes of binge-eating can be helped with talk therapy or medication, according to a new review of previous studies.

US medical schools expand training to curb painkiller abuse

At first, the woman tried to hide her painkiller problem.

Teen checkups should include suicide risk screening

Suicide is among the leading causes of death in U.S. adolescents and while it's not entirely preventable, doctors can minimize the risk by asking the right questions during routine checkups, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.

Depression symptoms may improve with cochlear implants

For older adults with severe hearing loss, receiving a cochlear implant may help to lift depression symptoms, a small U.S. study suggests.

Illinois deputies learn how to deal with mentally ill

As law enforcement officers across the United States feel the heat about excessive use of force, dealing with the mentally ill was the training focus for Cook County sheriff's deputies this week.

Connecticut city warns of 'tainted' heroin amid overdose spike

Officials in New Haven have declared a public health emergency following a string of overdoses linked to a batch of heroin mixed with fentanyl.

Overweight young men may face high liver disease risk later in life

Being overweight at 18 to 20 years old may signal that a man is headed for severe liver disease decades later, according to a large, long-term study from Sweden.