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Air pollution now linked to hospital admissions for mental health, study finds | Science, Climate & Tech News
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New research has identified a link between air pollution and an increased risk of hospital admissions for mental illnesses. Previous studies tended to focus more on physical health, and on deaths rather than hospital admissions, the researchers said. Now scientists from St Andrews University have found someone exposed to air pollution over a long period…
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Using the internet may help older people’s mental health, says new study | Science, Climate & Tech News
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Using the internet may result in less depression and better well-being in people over 50, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Hong Kong studied more than 87,500 people across 23 countries, including the UK. They discovered people who used the internet to search for information, send and receive emails, and go…
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TikTok sued by 13 US states for ‘harming young people’s mental health’ | US News
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Thirteen US states and Washington DC are suing TikTok over claims it is harming children’s mental health and not doing enough to protect them. The lawsuits allege the video-sharing app is designed to be addictive and keep teenagers glued to the screen. TikTok said the claims were “inaccurate and misleading” and pointed to features such…
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Microplastics found in penises for first time, researchers say – raising questions over impact on sexual health | Science & Tech News
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Microplastics have been found in penises for the first time, with scientists raising questions about their impact on sexual health. A study, published in science journal Nature, assessed the tissue from six men who had undergone surgery treating erectile dysfunction. In 80% of the samples, seven types of microplastics were identified, with some as small…
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AI could predict patients’ future health conditions, study finds | Science & Tech News
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Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to predict the type of health conditions a patient is likely to develop in the future, a study has found. The technology could be used to help doctors when it comes to monitoring patients or making decisions around diagnosis, researchers said. The AI tool, known as Foresight, belongs to…
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Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 physical and mental health problems, review finds | World News
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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been linked to 32 harmful health effects, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and mental health problems, according to the largest review into their impact. A systematic umbrella review published in the BMJ looked at the risks of exposure to UFPs such as sugary cereals, ready meals and fizzy drinks…
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Magicians less prone to mental health challenges than other creatives, study suggests | UK News
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Magicians are less likely to experience mental health challenges than other creatives, according to a new study. Researchers at Aberystwyth University say there is growing evidence of a link between those challenges and creativity. But new research led by the university has been published in the journal BJPsych Open which shows magicians are “an exception”.…
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Suppressing negative thoughts could be good for your mental health, study suggests | Science & Tech News
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The common belief that suppressing negative thoughts is bad for your mental health could be wrong, according to a new study. Researchers asked volunteers to block negative thoughts and found their mental health improved and the thoughts became less vivid. Professor Michael Anderson, from Cambridge University, said clinical treatment has accepted the idea that suppressing…
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Nose-picking health workers more likely to catch COVID, study suggests | Science & Tech News
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Hospital workers who pick their noses are more likely to catch COVID, a new study suggests. Researchers said hospitals should offer staff educational sessions about the habit and consider recommending against nose picking in infection prevention guidelines. Academics from the Netherlands examined data on COVID infection rates among 219 hospital workers in Amsterdam between March…
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COVID no longer a global health emergency, World Health Organization says | UK News
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World Health Organization (WHO) officials have said COVID is no longer a global health emergency, marking a symbolic end to the pandemic. “It’s with great hope that I declare COVID-19 over as a global health emergency,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “That does not mean COVID-19 is over as a global health threat.” “COVID-19…