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Common symptoms of ovarian cancer misclassified as depression: study

Common symptoms of ovarian cancer misclassified as depression: study

Ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer in women, and the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition has predicted that by 2050, 8 million women will die from the disease. However, understanding of the disease is still limited, with the NHS stating there are "systemic injustices" in the diagnosis

New data suggests hormones play a bigger role in men's mental health than thought

New data suggests hormones play a bigger role in men's mental health than thought

New data suggests hormones play a bigger role in men's mental health than thought For years, the conversation around men’s declining mental health has focused on loneliness, social isolation, economic stress, and the stigma against seeking help. While those are all important factors, new data from Hone

GLP-1s are finally silencing food noise for some binge eaters, and fueling disordered eating in others

GLP-1s are finally silencing food noise for some binge eaters, and fueling disordered eating in others

GLP-1s are finally silencing food noise for some binge eaters, and fueling disordered eating in others Chris Owens says he knew what healthy eating looked like in theory, but it felt like food noise had “hijacked” his brain. “I wasn’t free to make those choices,” he explains. “I

4 gun safety conversations that can keep your loved ones safe

4 gun safety conversations that can keep your loved ones safe

4 gun safety conversations that can keep your loved ones safe Firearm injuries are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. Research shows that access to unsecured firearms increases risks for both unintentional injury and suicide, yet many people still struggle with how, when,

Horrific hit-and-run leaves man unable to remember his name

Horrific hit-and-run leaves man unable to remember his name

By Adam Dutton A superfit dad of two was left with life-changing injuries and was unable to remember his name after a horrific hit-and-run. Mike Stubbs, 45, was out jogging when a speeding car plowed into him on Nov. 20, 2024. The driver fled the scene and

What is looksmaxxing? A therapist explains the TikTok trend and what it means for young men's mental health

What is looksmaxxing? A therapist explains the TikTok trend and what it means for young men's mental health

What is looksmaxxing? A therapist explains the TikTok trend and what it means for young men's mental health A teenage boy stares at his reflection, measuring the angle of his jaw against an algorithm’s ideal. He skips meals, hits a face-massage tool against his cheekbones, and

Wearing ‘cooling cap’ for 30 minutes can reduce depression symptoms

Wearing ‘cooling cap’ for 30 minutes can reduce depression symptoms

By Stephen Beech Wearing a special "cooling cap" for half an hour can reduce symptoms of depression, according to new research. The "relaxing and enjoyable" treatment is low risk and may improve mental well-being by changing brain activity, say American scientists. A pilot study found