Segal Trials A new study has found that the number of newborn babies in the U.S. who suffer withdrawal because their mothers take opioids has increased by a factor of five since 2000. Published in the Journal of Perinatology, the research focused on the rate of American babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). From 2009 to …
Hallucinations are a common symptom of schizophrenia; they involve false perceptions of things that are not really there. Hallucinations can occur in all five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. It can be frightening when someone you know starts hallucinating. They may act irrationally, impulsively or dangerously. Remain calm and remember these tips: Approach …
There is no definitive test for fibromyalgia, so diagnosing the chronic pain disorder can be long process and cause a great deal of frustration. Doctors first must eliminate other conditions with similar symptoms, such as arthritis, depression and multiple sclerosis. Fibromyalgia Risk 90 percent of fibromyalgia patients are women between 20 and 50 years old. …
PTSD is treatable, and trauma survivors often recover and go on to live happy lives. But PTSD will not disappear on its own; it is a disease that requires medical attention. Here are three common components of PTSD treatment: Medication: The most common medications for PTSD are antidepressants known as selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs), but …
Most of us already know the key symptoms of depression, like low mood or feelings of hopelessness. However, there is a range of other warning signs that many people do not often associate with depression. Here are 5 of the lesser known indicators of depression: Spending too much time online: Several studies have shown that compulsive internet and social media use often arise …
According to new research at the University of Bradford in the U.K., exposure via social media to images and videos of violent news events can trigger PTSD-like symptoms. Many people now turn to their social media feeds, such as on Facebook or Twitter, to keep up with current events. Almost immediately, users are able …
Iron deficiency is the most widespread nutritional deficiency in the U.S. You may be at elevated risk for an iron deficiency if you: Are a woman Are vegetarian or vegan Have an underactive thyroid Are pregnant Have celiac disease Have inflammatory bowel disease Make sure you know the signs of an iron deficiency; if left …
People in the ER because of an opioid overdose are more likely to enter an addiction treatment program when doctors provide medication and counseling along with a referral, a new study has found. Researchers led by Dr. Gail D’Onofrio at Yale Univesity’s Medical School tested three distinct interventions among 329 ER patients who had suffered …
Schizophrenia is a long-term psychiatric disorder that causes social withdrawal, hallucinations, delusions and disability. Schizophrenia affects over two million Americans, roughly one percent of the U.S. population. The symptoms of schizophrenia generally begin in young adulthood, and symptoms can intensify slowly and gradually. Onset of schizophrenia in women is often later than in men. …
Since around 70 percent of women in the age range of perimenopause are employed, learning how to handle hot flashes at work is critical. Most women enter into perimenopause, a predatory phase before menopause, between the ages of 40 and 55. Perimenopause brings significant changes to the estrogen levels in a woman’s body, triggering a …
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