Marijuana Use Tied to Self-Harm, All-Cause Death in Youth With Mood Disorders
Analysis included youth 10 through 24 years of age with mood disorder; 10.3 percent had documented cannabis use disorder
Schizophrenia Linked to Mortality in Adults With COVID-19
In terms of strength of association with mortality, diagnosis of schizophrenia ranked only behind age
Afternoon Napping Tied to Better Cognition in Elderly
Cognitive benefits in orientation, language, and memory observed in napping versus non-napping older adults living in China
U.S. Drug Prices 256 Percent Higher Than in 32 OECD Countries
U.S. prices higher than those in comparison countries for brand-name originator drugs, but lower for unbranded generics
Biden Signs Orders to Expand Health Care Access
Reopened Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollment period will run from Feb. 15 to May 15
Many Adults Do Not See Link Between Racism, Poorer Health
Findings revealed in national survey of U.S. adults with family incomes of less than $125,000
Childhood Insulin Levels Linked to Later Psychosis Risk
Additionally, major increase in body mass index during puberty tied to increased risk for depression as young adult
Respiratory, Physical, Psych Sequelae ID’d After COVID-19 Discharge
Reduced exercise tolerance was most common symptom identified up to four months after hospital discharge
Certain Factors Increase Pandemic’s Psychological Impact on College Students
Nearly half of college students at high risk for psychological impact
Anxiety, Depression Remain High Following Initial Lockdown
Depression more likely among men; anxiety more likely for women
