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A scoping review published in BMC Women’s Health examines the relationship between domestic abuse (DA) and menopause, focusing on women aged 40 to 65. The review highlights how experiences of DA during the perimenopausal and postmenopausal stages can exacerbate menopausal symptoms, escalate abuse...

A study published in the Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders evaluates the role of parental cognitive profiling in understanding the genetic causes of developmental differences. It introduces a method to assess how cognitive abilities correlate within families, focusing on three groups: adult...

The COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges for postpartum individuals in New York City, particularly in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods. A qualitative study examined the mental and emotional health of 41 postpartum women from North and Central Brooklyn, East and Central Harle...

Homelessness poses a significant health crisis in the U.S., with racial disparities complicating the issue. A study examined Black-to-White disparities in homelessness across 259 urban and suburban communities, highlighting that Black individuals are five times more likely to experience homelessn...

A study published in JMIR Mental Health examined the use of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence model, for emotional and mental health support by 270 adults across 29 countries. Participants reported using ChatGPT for mental health needs, such as diagnosis and treatment, as well as for ...

A rapid qualitative study explored the experiences of tuberculosis (TB) survivors with comorbidities in high-burden countries. Interviews conducted from August to October 2021 involved 24 participants, including 13 women, who had undergone treatment for either drug-susceptible or drug-resistant T...

A qualitative study examined the experiences of Indonesian individuals living with HIV who have discontinued antiretroviral therapy (ART). Conducted in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Bandar Lampung, the research involved in-depth interviews with 15 participants recruited from community organizations. T...

A study published in the Iran Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research evaluated the impact of a patient-centered self-management program based on the 5A’s model on women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Conducted between April and October 2023 at Baghaeipour Clinic in Yazd, Iran, the rand...

A study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on families, youth, and childcare providers, focusing on stress, mental health, and coping strategies. Researchers gathered perspectives through surveys and interviews with parents of children under 18, childcare providers, and youth aged 12 to...

A study found that 17.5% of Palestinian school-age children exhibit trauma-related symptoms, with 55.8% reporting exposure to domestic violence. The research involved 593 mothers and their children, ages 9 to 17, from schools in Ramallah and Jerusalem. Data were collected using questionnaires tha...

A study in Dang, Nepal, examined the prevalence of mental health issues among older adults, focusing on anxiety, depression, loneliness, and insomnia. Conducted from August 2023 to January 2024, the research surveyed 814 participants aged 60 and older. Results showed that 5% had low mental well-b...

A study published in Social Science & Medicine reveals that sexual minority individuals face higher risks of mental health issues, including depression and suicidality, linked to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Analyzing data from 19,421 participants aged 16 and older in Sweden, the res...

A study examined the prevalence and patterns of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Australia. The Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children included 556 participants aged 3.5 to 16 years. Parents reported on eight types of ACEs, such as bu...

A study published in Telemedicine and e-Health examines the experiences of Two Spirit, transgender, and nonbinary people of color (2STNB POC) with teletherapy. The research involved 49 participants in a teletherapy intervention called Healing through Ongoing Psychological Empowerment (HOPE). Afte...

Most stroke survivors face ongoing upper limb motor dysfunction. Brain-computer interface (BCI) rehabilitation technologies aim to help, but comparing different rehabilitation approaches is difficult without multi-paradigm EEG datasets from the same individuals. This study created an EEG dataset ...

Mental health is a significant concern for veterans, with many experiencing challenges related to depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness and encourages veterans to seek help when needed. The VA provides vari...

EHRNiE the Eagle, a new mascot for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has been introduced to promote awareness of the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program. EHRNiE aims to engage veterans and VA employees, highlighting the benefits of the new electronic health record system....

A study examined the connection between language skills, pragmatics, and social competence in French-speaking preschoolers, focusing on children at risk for developmental language disorder (DLD). Researchers assessed 63 children aged 36 to 59 months, with 12 identified as at risk for DLD. Evaluat...