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Lancet calls for oversight of Fantasy Gaming Apps in India to protect users

July 24, 2023

The FGAs are applications in which users create a team of players from real-world sports, and points are scored based on their players’ performance With...

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Superagers’ memory matches individuals 20-30 years younger: study

July 14, 2023

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Most people’s memory function gradually declines as they age but some old people appear to be able to avoid this age-related deterioration, earning them the...

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India’s first depression surgery post mental health Act 2017

July 4, 2023

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The Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) involves implanting electrodes in the patient’s brain to regulate her mood A 38-year-old woman from Australia, who had been...

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The loneliness epidemic: Men’s mental and bone health bear the brunt

June 19, 2023

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Using mice as subjects, the study revealed that loneliness resulted in a decrease in bone quality and mineral density in male mice, but not in female mice...

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ChatGPT can be handy in sexual assault, mental health issues: study

June 12, 2023

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The research found that ChatGPT consistently provided evidence-based answers to public health questions, particularly in the areas of addiction, interpersonal...

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Men and women experience depression differently

June 1, 2023

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The study’s findings represent a significant step towards a more comprehensive understanding of this complex mental health condition Depression tends to...

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Disrupted circadian rhythm could increase cancer risk

May 2, 2023

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By prioritizing good sleep habits and working to keep our sleep-wake cycle in sync, we can lower our risk of lifestyle-related diseases Our bodies are designed...

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Lancet features Kashmir’s Govt mental health initiative

April 28, 2023

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Mental health remains a serious issue in the region, with conflict, trauma, displacement, economic instability, exacerbating its prevalence Mental health is a...

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Hostile parenting linked to higher risk of lasting mental health issues in children

April 4, 2023

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Parental abuse is characterized by a pattern of harsh and repeated punishments, which may be either physical or psychological in nature Parents who are harsh...

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Rising burden of dementia in India

March 28, 2023

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Nine million people in the country lived with the dementia disease from 2017 to 2020 With India surpassing China as the world’s most populous country...