Monday, June 26, 2017

OCD: Inflammation in the Brain

People with OCD have high levels of brain inflammation, researchers say
Monday, June 26, 2017       
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OCD May Be Linked to Inflammation in the Brain: Study

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have high levels of brain inflammation, a discovery researchers say could lead to new treatments. In OCD, people typically...
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Risky Behavior Triggers Vicious Cycle for Vets With PTSD

Reckless behavior could worsen post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans, a new report suggests. The study of more than 200 U.S. veterans with PTSD found that risky...
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When Is an Opioid Safe to Take?

Many people in pain are apprehensive about taking an opioid painkiller to ease their suffering, and rightfully so. Widespread use of opioids for pain has led to an epidemic of...
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Regular Sleep Makes for Happier College Students

Between studying and socializing, college students often have crazy sleep schedules, and new research suggests that a lack of regular sleep may dampen students' well-being...
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Legalized Pot May Lead to More Traffic Crashes

Although states where recreational marijuana is legal may have experienced a slight bump in traffic collisions, the good news is that there wasn't an increase in crash-related...
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Suicide Risk Especially High for U.S. Farmers

Two decades after the U.S. farm crisis, the suicide rate among American farmers remains much higher than among other workers, a new study finds. 'Occupational factors such...
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