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• Research on Almost 2,000 Brains Brings Insight Into Mental Illness

  

  12/13/2018—Researchers say a massive genetic analysis of the human brain has yielded new insights into the underpinnings of psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and autism. More

• Certain Female Vets May Face Higher Dementia Risk

  

  12/12/2018—The toll of U.S. military service can be steep for female veterans, with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and brain injury each significantly raising the odds of later dementia, new research suggests. More

• Extreme Dieting in Teens Often Intensifies in Adulthood

  

  12/12/2018—Extreme dieting behaviors often begin in the teen years and worsen in adulthood, a new study finds. More

• Eczema Can Drive People to Thoughts of Suicide: Study

  

  12/12/2018—Nearly 28 million Americans are affected by the skin condition eczema, and for some it may become so chronic and severe they consider suicide, new research shows. More

• Fentanyl Now the No. 1 Opioid OD Killer

  

  12/12/2018—As the U.S. opioid epidemic grinds on, fentanyl is fast becoming the main culprit in drug overdose deaths, health officials report. More

• AHA: Sleep Apnea May Double Odds for High Blood Pressure in Blacks

  

  12/10/2018—Black adults with high blood pressure that defies standard prescription treatments might want to get screened for sleep apnea, new research suggests. More

• Nagging Low Back Pain? Try Mindfulness

  

  12/10/2018—Research has shown that mind-body practices can help. These include yoga and cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, which teaches you how to change certain thoughts and behaviors, which are factors involved in sensing pain. More

• Opioids Exact Another Toll on Newborns: Smaller Heads

  

  12/10/2018—Infants born addicted to opioids may be more likely to have smaller heads that might hinder their development, new research suggests. More

• Family, School Support May Help Stop Bullies in Their Tracks

  

  12/07/2018—Children with strong family ties and school support are more likely to try to stop bullying when they see it, new research suggests. More

• Health Tip: Improve Your Sleep Habits

  12/07/2018—Not getting enough sleep can trigger illness, poor performance in daily activities, memory loss and other health concerns, the agency adds. More

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