Stopping antidepressants suddenly can have negative consequences

Stopping antidepressants suddenly can have negative consequences

England: A recent study revealed that patients withdrawing from antidepressants often experience emotional and social difficulties, especially those who stop taking the medication suddenly. According to media reports, a study conducted by British researchers found that patients who abruptly stop taking antidepressants experience emotional disturbances that include social withdrawal, feelings of detachment, and less empathy…

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Negative effects of 'screen time' on children's mental health not severe, study finds

Negative effects of ‘screen time’ on children’s mental health not severe, study finds

Currently, screen time i.e. mobile phone, computer use and television viewing time has increased tremendously. Children as well as adults spend a lot of time staring at cell phones, computers and television screens. In a recent research study, experts examined screen time and its effects on children’s mental health. There have been several studies on…

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Controlling negative thoughts can be beneficial for mental health, experts say

Controlling negative thoughts can be beneficial for mental health, experts say

London: Optimal mental health requires facing your fears to reduce anxiety and depression caused by negative thoughts. A recent scientific study proves the above claim to be correct. For some study participants, mental health actually improved when they received specific training on how to deal with their fears or concerns about negative future events, the…

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Artificial sweeteners have been confirmed to have negative effects on cardiovascular health

Artificial sweeteners have been confirmed to have negative effects on cardiovascular health

Barcelona: In a new study Artificial sweeteners have been confirmed to have negative effects on cardiovascular health. In addition to having harmful effects on cardiovascular health, artificial sweeteners are not effective in controlling weight gain, according to a scientific review conducted by researchers in Spain. Two researchers, Francisco Gómez Delgado and Pablo Pérez Martínez, presented…

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Diplomacy, not isolation, must reverse ‘negative trajectory’ on Korean Peninsula

Diplomacy, not isolation, must reverse ‘negative trajectory’ on Korean Peninsula

“Diplomacy, not isolation, is the only way forward,” the senior official from the Department of Peace Operations said. “The lack of unity and action in the Security Council does little to slow the negative trajectory on the Korean Peninsula.” The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), more commonly known as North Korea, “is unconstrained, and…

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A negative association between air pollution and blood pressure in young people is revealed

A negative association between air pollution and blood pressure in young people is revealed

London: Scientists know that air pollution can cause serious health problems like cancer, but a new study has found that it can also have negative effects on blood pressure in young people. In this study, conducted under the guidance of King’s College London, researchers measured the blood pressure of 3,284 young people living in London…

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