A recent study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has revealed a complex relationship between borderline personality traits and depressive symptoms in Chinese adolescents. The study, conducted over two years with middle school students, found that the presence of borderline personality traits can predict depressive symptoms and vice versa, buth with notable differences between boys and girls.

Borderline personality and depression: New findings show gender differences in adolescents

The weight-adjusted waist index was a stronger predictor of depressive symptoms than either body mass index or waist circumference. “Ms Gray” is a 42-year-old Caucasian woman with a 15-year history of severe, recurrent major depressive disorder with psychotic features and considerable anxiety symptoms. She does not drink, smoke, or use illicit drugs. She meets criteria for obesity and has a body mass index (BMI) of 33. She currently takes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and receives cognitive behavioral therapy from a psychologist.

Analyzing the Association Between Depressive Symptoms and Weight-Adjusted Waist Index

A survey of South Korean middle- and high-school students revealed that those with increased anxiety, depression, loneliness, and experience of violent treatment are more likely to become overdependent on their smartphones. Girls were more likely to develop this overdependence than boys. The paper was published in Scientific Reports. For adolescents...

Anxious, depressed, and lonely adolescents are more likely to be overdependent on their smartphones

Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia are among the most common comorbidities identified in patients following a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, according to data presented at the EULAR 2024 Congress. “I decided to go for this osteoarthritis abstract because it is a very important one that looks at a large-scale European endeavor,” EULAR...

RA, fibromyalgia impact patients with osteoarthritis ‘quite substantially over time’

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Cervical cancer is a serious health concern affecting women worldwide. However, its impact is particularly significant among Black women, who face higher rates of diagnosis and mortality. Awareness of the symptoms is crucial for early detection and effective treatment. This article will discuss the five key symptoms of cervical cancer that Black women should be aware of to protect their health.

5 symptoms of cervical cancer that Black women should know

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

As women age, their bodies go through a series of changes — many of which are natural parts of the aging process. One of the significant changes that occur in middle-aged women is related to their menstrual cycle. For many, this period of life can bring about heavier menstrual bleeding, which can be both physically and emotionally taxing. Understanding what a heavy period means for middle-aged women is essential for managing health and maintaining quality of life. In this article, we will explore the causes, implications and management strategies for heavy periods during middle age.

What a heavy period means for middle-aged women

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

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Limiting light exposure at night may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. Avoiding bright nighttime light could aid metabolic health.

How a Dark bedroom Could Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

A recent study conducted by researchers at Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, and published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, reveals compelling evidence that alcohol dependence accelerates biological aging. By examining various epigenetic markers, the researchers found that individuals with alcohol dependence showed accelerated aging processes, which decelerated after a three-week treatment program.

Alcoholism is associated with accelerated biological aging

A new study has linked the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy, to an eye condition that can cause blindness, a new study has found. In the journal JAMA Ophthalmology, Harvard scientists found that patients who'd been prescribed semaglutide — a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist believed to mimic the stomach's feeling of fullness — were between four and seven times as likely to develop non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, a condition that blocks blood flow to eye nerves, than people prescribed other weight loss drugs.

Active Ingredient in Ozempic Linked to Condition That Causes Blindness

T3D reveals a significant relationship between brain dysfunction and glucose levels, a critical factor in AD. Insufficient glucose levels can lead to an aggressive decline in insight, judgment, memory, and reasoning. Limited research reveals a link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes. Additional research is needed to understand...

What Is Type 3 Diabetes?

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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Affluent people can splurge their money on the most luxurious possessions and lifestyles. However, most rich people are wise with money, refrain from making unnecessary purchases, and instead put their money to profitable use. Check out the list of 12 such things.

12 Things People Who Are Good With Money Will Never Spend On

Women are less likely to be accurately diagnosed with ASD. Females are more adept at masking their ASD symptoms. Misdiagnosed ASD can lead to harmful interventions based on a BPD diagnosis. After a recent blog that I posted regarding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and the common obstacles to treatment, I...

Misdiagnosed: BPD or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

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She’s giving obesity medications another shot.

Diane Schram, 64, lost 25 pounds with Ozempic and tirzepatide, a similar medication. After plateauing on those two drugs, Schram is trying a new experimental drug that’s being hailed as better than Ozempic. 

Eli Lilly’s retatrutide, which is in clinical trials, may help users shed up to 24% of their body weight after 48 weeks. Schram is taking it at Renew Body Contouring and MedSpa in Houston as part of a clinical research study, the Fox affiliate in Houston reports.

“The new retatrutide has an ability to help you retain muscle and now you’re having less...

I plateaued on Ozempic — now I’m trying an experimental new obesity drug

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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Females with ADHD diagnosed 4 years later than males, study reveals

A recent study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reveals that females with ADHD are diagnosed approximately four years later than males, potentially...

Females with ADHD diagnosed 4 years later than males, study reveals

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