Antidepressant use higher for women around breakups than men – study | Depression
Women are more likely than men to use antidepressants after a relationship breakdown later in life, researchers found. The observational study, funded by the European Research Council and the Academy of Finland, surveyed 228,644 Finnish residents aged 50 to 70 between 1996 and 2018, all of whom lived in Finland between 2000 and 2014. Over […]
Baseball is no longer ‘America’s pastime’ according to a new study– here’s the sport that’s taken its place
“America’s pastime” is no longer a sport played on a diamond, but rather a sport played on bars. According to a Pew Research Center survey, Americans believe that football, not baseball, is “America’s sport,” and the difference is wide. The survey surveyed 12,000 adults and asked, “If you had to choose one ‘American sport,’ even […]
Feral pigs and donkeys may be more salvation than scourge for ecosystems, study finds
Unscientific bias against “wild” or “invasive” animals threatens to undermine one of the major stabilizing trends that make ecosystems healthier, a new paper argues. Introduced species such as feral pigs, horses, donkeys and camels are a powerful force for “rewilding” (the reintroduction of wild animals into ecosystems where humans have exterminated them), according to one […]
Marijuana use linked to increased asthma risk in youth: study
Where there is smoke…is there asthma? This is a concern among some experts after a recent study from the City University of New York (CUNY) identified a link between marijuana legalization and asthma in children and teens. The study, published in the February 2024 issue of the journal Preventive Medicine, found that states where marijuana […]
This activity could have ‘profound impact’ for fighting dementia: study
There’s nothing like a nostalgic song that transports you to a special time and place. Now, a new study shows that music may help preserve those memories for a lifetime. Researchers at the University of Exeter have found that people who “engage in music” throughout their lives tend to have better memory and better overall […]
Music could be the secret to fighting off dementia, study says: ‘Profound impact’
There’s nothing like a nostalgic song that transports you to a special time and place. Now, a new study shows that music may help preserve those memories for a lifetime. Researchers at the University of Exeter have found that people who “engage with music” throughout their lives tend to have better memory and better overall […]
Alzheimer’s disease found to be transmitted through this medical treatment in bombshell study
Alzheimer’s disease has generally been thought to be caused internally, but for the first time, researchers have identified a case in which a specific treatment triggered the disease. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, is caused by a buildup of amyloid proteins in the brain and is associated with risk factors such as […]
‘Nemo’ clownfish drive away species with same stripes, study suggests | Fish
Unlike the stars of Disney’s Finding Nemo, real-life clownfish aren’t keen on sharing homes with their own kind. Researchers say they have discovered a way to weed out unwelcome guests by counting vertical white markings on strangers. according to Previous researchSea anemones that house clownfish can also serve as temporary homes for other species if […]
Marijuana use linked to increased asthma risk in youth, says study: ‘Worrisome’ health implications
Where there is smoke…is there asthma? A recent study from the City University of New York (CUNY) found that cannabis legalization and asthma in children and teens. The study, published in January 2024 in the journal Preventive Medicine, found that in states where marijuana is legal, teens with asthma Slightly higher than states where it […]
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks may pose risks to young brains, according to new research. People who consume energy drinks intended to boost energy using caffeine and other stimulants may experience mental health problems such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. was shown to be at high risk. These findings are based on a […]