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Feeding Your Puppy Table Scraps Might Help In Preventing Stomach Disorders Later In Life
According to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports, feeding your puppy a non-processed and meat-based diet — which includes table scraps and leftovers from your meals — might help in protecting your furry companion against gastrointes…
Visiting Green Spaces Regularly Might Just Lower The Use Of Some Prescription Medicines
Irrespective of anyone’s socioeconomic status, those who are able to regularly visit green spaces like parks and community gardens has been associated with a lower use of prescription medicines for anxiety, depression, insomnia, asthma, and high blood …
Identifying Treatment Resistant Depression Earlier Lowers Risk Of Death
In a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers warn that people who suffer from episodes of treatment resistant depression have a far higher prevalence of psychiatric co-morbidities that makes it three times more likely for them to be hosp…
Perimenopause Could Be A Risky Phase For Developing Eating Disorders
A recent study published in the journal Menopause found that women can experience body dissatisfaction during perimenopause and that could make them more vulnerable to develop eating disorders.
Why Antidepressants Might Make Users Feel Emotionally Numb
In a new study, a group of scientists found that a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) can affect reinforcement learning, which refers to a person’s decision-making abilities.
Pregnant Women With Covid-19 Are Eight Times More Likely To Die Than Uninfected Counterparts
A new BMJ Global Health study warns that getting infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus at any night during pregnancy increases the mother’s risk of death by nearly eight times compared to those who remain uninfected.
Adults With High Levels Of ADHD Traits At Greater Risk Of Anxiety & Depression Than Autistic Adults
According to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports, adults who have high levels of ADHD symptoms are at a far higher risk of experiencing mental health issues.
Climate Change Could Worsen The Dangers Of Pediatric Diarrhea In The Global South
According to a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the increased frequency of droughts and heavy rainfall is linked to an increase in the rates of diarrheal disease among children under the age of 3 ye…
Replacing Wood Stoves Could Save $66 Billion In Healthcare Costs Annually
Implementing adequate policies to replace wood and charcoal burning stoves could prevent at least 463,000 deaths and $66 billion in healthcare costs yearly in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a recent study published in the journal Nature Sustainability.
Living Close To An Airport Puts Children At A Higher Risk Of Lead Exposure
A recent study that was conducted in California found that children who live in close proximity to an airport have at least 21% higher lead levels in their blood.
