For marijuana and the brain, questions remain Two new studies out today in JAMA Psychiatry highlight the persistent questions about how cannabis might affect brain development.
Depression may keep some men from fighting prostate cancer Depression may be source of disparities in the treatment men get for prostate cancer, according to a new study.
Cutting and self-harm: Is your kid doing it? Cutting, burning, carving—self-injury is big health concern in the US, with an estimated 15 to 20 percent of kids and teens intentionally inflicting pain on themselves.
Student loans may be bad for young adults' mental health College takes a heavy toll on a student’s mental health
Family instability, stress tied to mental function for poor children In a new study of low-income children in the U.S., those with more family instability and an emotionally unavailable mother early in life also had higher levels of a stress hormone and more learning delays.
1 in 13 children taking psychiatric medication in US A new government survey has found that approximately 1 out of every 13 children is taking at least one medication for emotional or behavioral problems.
Constant stress at work may not make you fat Constant stress on the job doesn’t necessarily lead people to pack on the pounds, an analysis of obesity research suggests.
Genes may help identify children with future psychological problems New research has found that children with a certain common gene variant were more likely to develop serious problems as adults, potentially paving the way to personalized treatments for troubled children.
New test may help predict development of memory problems Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed a scoring system to assess whether an individual is at risk for developing memory problems that could lead to dementia— a potentially inexpensive and easy method to identify the need for further testing, study authors said.
Stress is harder on young women's hearts, study finds Young women with heart disease may take a harder hit from mental stress compared with their male counterparts, a new study suggests
