Mental Health - Page 5

Popular weight-loss diet shows surprising impact on serious mental health condition

New UC San Diego research suggests the keto diet may help reduce anorexia nervosa symptoms, with 72% of participants scoring in the recovered or normal range.

People taking common sleep drug may not realize they're too impaired to drive, study finds

A study found quetiapine reduced obstructive sleep apnea events but tripled attention lapses and impaired driving the next morning, researchers say.

Cancer survivors saw major improvements in sleep and well-being with one weekly practice

A new study found that a structured yoga program helped cancer survivors experience major improvements in sleep, mood, fatigue and overall well-being.

Taxpayer-funded 'Meth Mansion' under fire as crime concerns mount around homeless campus

The Skid Row Care Campus in downtown LA faces mounting criticism over reported violence, drug activity and reportedly 693 police calls in roughly five months.

Housing First is a disaster. I saw Sacramento's homeless chaos firsthand

Sacramento County's homeless population more than doubled after California adopted Housing First in 2016, stripping accountability from the system.

Veterans face surprising threat after cancer diagnosis, study reveals

A new JAMA Oncology study finds veterans with cancer face elevated suicide risk that can persist for up to five years following their diagnosis.

As a physician, I know we need to focus on helping the forgotten smoker

Former HHS Secretary argues 25 million American smokers are being overlooked and calls on the FDA to clarify nicotine and combustion risk differences.

Study reveals unexpected health benefits after 5 minutes of prayer

Adult patients experienced significant relief from pain and anxiety after just five minutes of in-person prayer, as found in a randomized controlled trial.

Just 5 minutes of prayer could have surprising health benefits, study finds

A new study published in The Annals of Family Medicine found that adult patients experienced significant pain and anxiety relief after five minutes of prayer.

Cancer survivors may see surprising benefits from one specific exercise, study says

Cancer survivors who practiced yoga reported improvements in mood, anxiety and fatigue compared to standard care alone, a clinical trial found.