Obsessive compulsive symptoms in youth may mean other mental diseases later
Engaging in repetitive and ritualistic behaviors is part of typical child development.
However, behaviors that develop into obsessive and compulsive symptoms (OCS) may represent a...
Sexual assault strongly harms physical and mental health of women
In a recent study, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh show that experiences of sexual harassment and sexual assault could have a big impact...
PTSD linked to high risks of heart disease, cancer
In a new study, researchers found post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was linked to cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as the metabolic syndrome.
In the...
There could be three types of depression
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression and these rates are on the rise.
However, doctors and scientists...
This high blood pressure drug could help treat pain and anxiety
In a recent study, researchers found that an inhaled form of a high blood pressure medication has the potential to treat certain types of...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder may help prevent obesity
In a new study, researchers found that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are significantly less likely to become overweight or obese.
The research examined the...
Scientists discover early warning signs of psychosis
In a recent study, researchers found that brains of people at risk of psychosis exhibit a pattern that can help predict whether they will...
Negative mood linked to high inflammation risk
In a new study, researchers found that negative mood—such as sadness and anger—is associated with higher levels of inflammation and may be a signal...
Children of problem drinkers more likely to marry problem drinkers
In a new study, researchers found that children of parents who have alcohol use disorder are more likely to get married under the age...
Schizophrenia may come from a common personality
In a recent study, researchers found that the signals in people’s brains differ depending on a particular aspect of an individual’s personality, termed Schizotypy.
The...