Reciprocal Relationships Identified Between Gut Bacteria and Insomnia
14 bacterial taxa may contribute to increased risk for insomnia; eight gut bacterial taxa show protective effect
Higher Mental Well-Being Tied to Lower Fear of Childbirth
Researcher says antenatal care should empower women before childbirth
People With Disabilities Have High Rates of Loneliness
Findings seen across timepoints and disability categories
Increase Seen in Nitrous Oxide-Related Mortality From 2010 to 2023
Significant increase seen in crude nitrous oxide poisoning rate from 2010 to 2018, but no increase seen from 2019 to 2023
Flavor Restriction Policies Linked to Reductions in E-Cigarette Use
However, declines in cigarette smoking slowed in states with flavor bans relative to other states
Increase Seen in Physician Visits ~15 Years Before MS Onset
All-cause physician visit rate ratios consistently elevated from 14 years before onset, peaking in the year before MS onset
Oseltamivir for Flu Tied to Reduced Risk for Serious Neuropsychiatric Events in Children
Event rates were lower during oseltamivir-treated influenza periods and posttreatment periods vs. untreated influenza
Similar Impact on Mental Health Seen for Exposure to Physical, Verbal Abuse in Childhood
Exposure to childhood physical or verbal abuse similarly linked to lower mental well-being in adulthood
Cognitive Functional Therapy Effective for Chronic Low Back Pain at Three Years
Cognitive functional therapy, with or without biofeedback, more effective than usual care for chronic disabling low back pain
USPSTF Recommends Screening Adults for Unhealthy Alcohol Use
Adults engaged in risky drinking should be provided brief behavioral counseling interventions to reduce use
