June 1, 2016 Better-trained doctors would improve health care for trans youths: study Pediatricians rarely receive training in gender-affirming health care, and as a result, few transgender youths who are eligible for such healthcare actually receive it, experts say.
May 31, 2016 Chronic sleep deprivation tied to more depression for young women One night of short sleep may lead to less depression the following day, but chronic short sleep is tied to greater depression overall for young women, according to a new study.
May 26, 2016 Girls' early puberty and breast development tied to depression Girls who go through puberty and develop breasts earlier than peers may have a higher risk of depression as well, a Chinese study suggests.
May 26, 2016 Concussions tied to more school problems than other injuries High school and college students who get concussions may struggle more with academics than their peers who get other types of sports injuries, a small U.S. study suggests.
May 26, 2016 Infertility can take the fun out of women's sex lives Women seeking fertility treatment, particularly young women, may experience a negative impact on their sex lives, although it will likely dissipate over time, according to a U.S. study.
May 26, 2016 In US Army, enlisted soldiers' risk of suicide attempts varies over time The risk of attempted suicide peaks at several points during enlisted soldiers' time in the U.S. Army, a new study found.
May 24, 2016 Pure OCD: When logic is overthrown by nightmare-like thoughts Pure Obsessional OCD involves unwanted and often horrific thoughts or images that repeatedly pop into your head whether you like it or not. Successful entrepreneur Aaron Harvey was a young teenager when he experienced his first intrusive thought. After suffering in silence for decades, he shared his story to raise awareness on this silent and debilitating condition
May 23, 2016 After gastric bypass, use of psychiatric drugs may rise Although use of drugs to treat diabetes and other diseases related to obesity may decline after weight-loss surgery, use of neurological and psychiatric drugs may rise sharply, suggests a new study.
May 17, 2016 Magic mushroom ingredient may ease severe depression, study suggests Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, may one day be an effective treatment for patients with severe depression who fail to recover using other therapies, scientists said on Tuesday.
May 13, 2016 Past child abuse may influence adult response to antidepressants Antidepressants don't work for everyone, and having a history of abuse during childhood may signal a low likelihood that the drugs will improve an adult's symptoms of major depression, a recent study suggests.