Widely used mental health drugs may increase breast cancer risk
Antipsychotics are commonly prescribed for patients with a range of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and dementia.
A recent study from The University...
Vitamin D linked to lower risk of suicide, study finds
In a study from the Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention and elsewhere, scientists found that treating low vitamin D levels with supplements may...
Social isolation, loneliness may raise your risk of heart failure
Scientists have found that social isolation and loneliness are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but less has been known about their specific connection...
Beta blockers: how these common heart medications may reduce the risk of violence
Beta blockers are medications commonly used for treating cardiac problems such as high blood pressure, chest pain, irregular heartbeat and heart failure.
In the US,...
Talking therapy linked to lower risk of dementia, study finds
In a study from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences, scientists found using talking therapies to effectively treat depression in adults over the age of...
Some depression drugs can reduce chronic pain, study finds
The use of antidepressants to help manage a person's pain is on the rise, even when they do not have a mood disorder like depression.
In...
Having a sense of purpose in life can prevent binge drinking, study finds
Heavy alcohol use is common among college students—and as a consequence, it puts young adults at risk for a wide range of health issues,...
Widely used sweetener in foods and drinks may increase risk of anxiety
A recent study from Florida State University linked aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in nearly 5,000 diet foods and drinks, to anxiety.
Along with producing...
Depression linked to higher heart disease risks in young adults
In a study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, scientists found young adults who feel down or depressed are more likely to develop heart disease and...
Common high blood pressure drugs may help reduce violence
In a study from the University of Oxford and elsewhere, scientists found reductions in violence in people using Beta adrenergic-blocking agents (β-blockers) compared with...