Case report describes thrombocytopenia in two siblings after elemental mercury vapor exposure
Two siblings developed low platelet counts after exposure to mercury vapor
A case report describes two siblings who developed thrombocytopenia following elemental mercury vapor exposure.
Two siblings developed low platelet counts after breathing mercury vapor, adding a blood-related risk to known mercury dangers.
Survey compares self-reported well-being and working conditions across US worker groups
Survey compares well-being and working conditions across different worker groups
A US observational survey report compared self-reported well-being and working conditions among health workers, other essential workers, and…
A new report compares how health workers, essential workers, and others felt about their jobs and well-being in 2018 versus 2022.
Firearm suicide rates increased in US population from 2019 through 2022
Firearm suicide rates increased in the United States from 2019 through 2022
An observational report of US population data from 2019 through 2022 found increases in firearm suicide rates.
Firearm suicide rates in the United States increased from 2019 through 2022, highlighting a growing public health concern that requires more…
Observational report examines loneliness prevalence among U.S. adults
How many U.S. adults feel lonely? A new report looks at the numbers
An observational report describes the prevalence of loneliness in U.S.
A new report puts a spotlight on loneliness as a widespread public health concern affecting many U.S. adults.
U.S. suicide rates from 2018-2023 show differences by race, ethnicity, and age
Who is most at risk for suicide? New report reveals differences by age and race
An observational report of U.S. population suicide rates from 2018-2023 found differences by race, ethnicity, and age group.
A new report shows suicide rates in America vary by age and race, proving the risk isn't spread evenly across the population.
COVID-19 pandemic altered timing of psychiatric admissions across three European countries
COVID-19 pandemic changed timing of psychiatric hospital admissions in three European countries
A retrospective multicenter observational study of psychiatric hospitalizations in Austria, Germany, and Italy (2017-2020) found the pandemi…
COVID-19 did not increase psychiatric hospitalizations but shifted when patients in Austria, Germany, and Italy were admitted to hospitals.
Mental contrasting intervention shows no consistent effect on intergroup anxiety or prejudice in White US adults
Can imagining a tough conversation reduce racial anxiety? A new study tests the idea
Two preregistered RCTs involving 449 White US adults tested mental contrasting interventions (imagining negative/neutral-then-positive inter…
Imagining a tough conversation first didn't reduce racial anxiety in a new study, and in one test, it actually made White adults feel more a…
Lavender tea consumption shows potential for misophonia symptom improvement in small RCT
Small study finds lavender tea linked to symptom improvement in misophonia
A single-center RCT of 60 adults with misophonia found that consuming 2 g of lavender tea twice daily for 14 days was associated with positi…
Drinking lavender tea twice daily for two weeks helped people with misophonia report fewer symptoms of anger, anxiety, and depression compar…
Narrative review suggests omega-3 PUFAs may benefit musculoskeletal health and sports recovery
Can omega-3 supplements help with bone health, joint pain, and muscle recovery?
A narrative review consolidating fundamental science and clinical trials suggests omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation …
Omega-3 supplements may improve bone markers, ease osteoarthritis pain, and help athletes recover faster by reducing inflammation and suppor…
Protocol outlines EMA study of spirituality, self-regulation, and youth mental health
Can spirituality help young people manage their mental health in real time?
A study protocol describes a planned observational study of 120 adolescents and young adults (aged 16-20) using ecological momentary assessm…
Researchers are launching a study to see if spirituality and self-control are linked to better mental health in young people's daily lives.
U.S. age-adjusted suicide rate was 14.0 per 100,000 population in 2017 surveillance data
U.S. suicide rate was 14 per 100,000 people in 2017, new data shows
A 2017 U.S. vital statistics surveillance report found the national age-adjusted suicide rate was 14.0 per 100,000 population.
In 2017, the U.S. age-adjusted suicide rate was 14.0 per 100,000 people, marking a serious public health challenge that needs attention.
Surveillance data on early autism identification in 4-year-old children from US network
U.S. surveillance network tracks autism identification in 4-year-old children
A surveillance summary from the US Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network reports on early identification of autism spectr…
The CDC reports on early identification of autism spectrum disorder among 4-year-olds across the United States.