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Have A Risk-Taking Teen? This Brain Chemical Might Be Responsible, Researchers Say
21+ hour, 20+ min ago (520+ words) A brain chemical might be responsible for teen risk-taking Teens low in dopamine were more likely to try substances However, as they grew older and their dopamine levels rose, they were less likely to use substances FRIDAY, June 12, 2026 (Health Day…...
Semaglutide May Improve Motivation With Major Depressive Disorder
4+ week, 1+ day ago (72+ words) Health Day - Health A to Z Health A to Z Semaglutide May Improve Motivation With Major Depressive Disorder Incidence of Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma High in Caribbean-Born Medications Affecting Cognition More Often Prescribed for Seniors in Nonoffice Settings Magnetic Seizure…...
Prenatal Exposure to Benzodiazepines, Z-Hypnotics Not Linked to Psychiatric Disorders in Offspring
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (166+ words) Health Day TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 (Health Day News) -- Prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines or Z-hypnotics is not associated with an increased risk for psychiatric disorders in offspring when accounting for familial factors, according to a study published online April 29 in The BMJ....
Positive Affect Treatment Outperforms Negative Affect Treatment in Depression, Anxiety
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (252+ words) Health Day FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 (Health Day News) -- Positive affect treatment (PAT) engaging reward systems yields a greater improvement on clinical status than negative affect treatment (NAT) for adults with severely low positive affect and moderate-to-severe depression or anxiety, according to…...
New Treatment Targets Unaddressed Major Symptom Of Depression Through Joy, Pleasure and Purpose
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) Health Day Key Takeaways A new depression treatment that boosts positive emotions appears to outperform traditional therapies Positive Affect Treatment rebuilds patients" capacity for joy, purpose and motivation It"s designed to address anhedonia, the inability of depression patients to…...
Tween, Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Slower Cognitive Development
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (226+ words) Health Day TUESDAY, April 21, 2026 (Health Day News) -- Youth cannabis use between ages 9 and 17 years is associated with slower cognitive development during a time of key brain development, according to a study published online April 20 in Neuropsychopharmacology. Natasha E Wade, from…...
Weed Blunts Brain Development In Teens
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Study Links Rising Cannabis Use to Poor Mental Health
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (525+ words) Health Day Key Takeaways Regular cannabis users may be more likely to experience anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts than non-users Rates of generalized anxiety and major depressive episodes among Canadians have nearly doubled since 2012 Younger people show the strongest cannabis-mental…...
Brief, Intense Exercise Beats Relaxation for Panic Relief
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (521+ words) Health Day Key Takeaways Short bursts of high-intensity exercise reduce panic attacks better than traditional relaxation therapy, research shows This intense training acts as a 'reset' by teaching the brain that physical stress symptoms aren't dangerous Patients may be more…...
Incidence of Psychotic Disorders Higher in More Recent Birth Cohorts
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (285+ words) TUESDAY, Feb. 3, 2026 (Health Day News) -- The incidence of psychotic disorders has increased in more recent birth cohorts, according to a study published online Feb 2 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association. Daniel T Myran, M. D. , M. P. H. , from North York General…...