June 27, 2025

Could Vertigo Be Signaling Something More?

Dizziness may be more than a balance issue—research links vestibular disorders to significantly increased mental health risks.

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June 25, 2025

Addictive Screen Use Patterns Tied to Suicide

A nationwide study found that high or increasing addictive use of social media, mobile phones, and video games was associated with a greater risk of suicidal behaviors, suicidal thoughts, and poor mental health outcomes.

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June 25, 2025

Nighttime Heart Rhythms Predict Brain Disorders

A large Swiss study found that nighttime heart rate patterns may predict future risk for brain and psychiatric disorders, while traditional sleep structure measures were less informative.

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June 24, 2025

Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Heart Risks

A new systematic review and meta-analysis found that cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events—including acute coronary syndrome, stroke, and cardiovascular death—based on data from more than 432 million individuals in 24 observational studies.

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June 24, 2025

AAP Updates Adolescent Contraceptive Guidance

The American Academy of Pediatrics updates contraception guidelines for adolescents, emphasizing access, confidentiality, equity, and person-centered counseling.

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June 23, 2025

Mindfulness and Tai Chi Interventions for Mood Improvement in Cancer Survivors With Distress

In a Canadian study (MATCH) reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Carlson et al investigated the effects of mindfulness and Tai Chi interventions on mood in distressed cancer survivors.

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June 23, 2025

Remote and Ready: Rethinking COPD Care

A large meta-analysis of 33 trials found that community-based COPD management models improved lung function, exercise capacity, and symptom control compared to usual care, though quality-of-life gains were not significant.

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June 23, 2025

Nightmares Linked to Faster Aging, Early Death: Study

A large study has found that frequent nightmares in adults are linked to faster biological aging and a significantly higher risk of dying before age 75, highlighting a potential warning sign for long-term health risks.

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June 23, 2025

Long-Term Declines After Cooling Therapy: Study

A new study tracking children treated with therapeutic hypothermia after birth complications found that many developed motor, cognitive, or behavioral issues by age 10—despite appearing normal in early assessments.

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