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Does Increasing Cigarette Use Stabilize Mood? Insights from a 6-Year Real-Time Adolescent Study
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Does Increasing Cigarette Use Stabilize Mood? Insights from a 6-Year Real-Time Adolescent Study

By MedXY|Oct 5, 2025

Longitudinal observational data reveal that as adolescents increase cigarette use, their immediate post-smoking mood stabilizes, with boys showing stabilization in background mood as well.

Evaluating a Proactive E-Health Intervention for Co-occurring At-Risk Alcohol Use and Depressive Symptoms: Adherence, Reach, and Two-Year Outcomes
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Evaluating a Proactive E-Health Intervention for Co-occurring At-Risk Alcohol Use and Depressive Symptoms: Adherence, Reach, and Two-Year Outcomes

By MedXY|Oct 4, 2025

This RCT assessed a proactive e-health intervention for patients with at-risk alcohol use and depressive symptoms, showing high adherence but only small, non-significant improvements at 12 months and no lasting effects at 24 months.

Clozapine and Infection Risk in Schizophrenia: Insights from a Hong Kong Population Study
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Clozapine and Infection Risk in Schizophrenia: Insights from a Hong Kong Population Study

By MedXY|Oct 4, 2025

This study reveals an increased risk of infections among schizophrenia patients treated with clozapine compared to olanzapine, highlighting the need for vigilant infection monitoring and preventive care.

Depression and Anxiety Rates Increased Among Racial Groups During the Pandemic
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Depression and Anxiety Rates Increased Among Racial Groups During the Pandemic

By MedXY|Oct 4, 2025

A survey reveals significant increases in depression and anxiety rates among various racial groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting ongoing racial health disparities.

Efficacy and Safety of ALM-003 Digital Therapeutic in Alcohol Dependence: A Multicenter Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial
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Efficacy and Safety of ALM-003 Digital Therapeutic in Alcohol Dependence: A Multicenter Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY|Oct 4, 2025

This review synthesizes evidence from a multicenter RCT showing ALM-003 digital therapeutic reduces heavy drinking days significantly in alcohol-dependent individuals at high risk, with an excellent safety profile.

Digital Therapeutics in Suicide Prevention: Evidence and Clinical Implications of a Smartphone-Based CBT Intervention
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Digital Therapeutics in Suicide Prevention: Evidence and Clinical Implications of a Smartphone-Based CBT Intervention

By MedXY|Oct 4, 2025

Smartphone-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) via a digital therapeutic app significantly reduces recurrent suicide attempts and sustains reduction in suicidal ideation among adults with prior suicide attempts.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Clinical Advances, Challenges, and Emerging Research Trends
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Clinical Advances, Challenges, and Emerging Research Trends

By MedXY|Oct 4, 2025

This review synthesizes recent clinical evidence on transcranial magnetic stimulation across neurological and psychiatric disorders, highlighting efficacy, optimization challenges, and future research directions.

Childhood Verbal and Physical Abuse Harm Adult Mental Health
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Childhood Verbal and Physical Abuse Harm Adult Mental Health

By MedXY|Oct 3, 2025

Research shows childhood abuse significantly increases the risk of poor adult mental health, with lasting impacts from physical and verbal abuse.

4 Steps for Keeping a Residency Romance Alive and Thriving
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4 Steps for Keeping a Residency Romance Alive and Thriving

By MedXY|Oct 3, 2025

A guide to maintaining romantic relationships during medical residency, focusing on time management, emotional support, and communication strategies to navigate the challenges that might arise.

Understanding Female Sexual Arousal Disorder: Causes, Misconceptions, and Path to Wellness
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Understanding Female Sexual Arousal Disorder: Causes, Misconceptions, and Path to Wellness

By MedXY|Oct 3, 2025

This article explores why women may experience low sexual desire, examining psychological, physiological, and lifestyle factors, while offering practical insights to improve sexual health and wellbeing.

The Truth About Senior Intimacy: Why Moderate Sexual Activity Benefits Physical and Mental Health
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The Truth About Senior Intimacy: Why Moderate Sexual Activity Benefits Physical and Mental Health

By MedXY|Oct 3, 2025

Moderate sexual activity in older adults supports emotional well-being, cardiovascular health, and physiological function, debunking myths about risks and affirming intimacy’s role in healthy aging.

Illinois Takes a Stand Against AI in Mental Health Therapy
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Illinois Takes a Stand Against AI in Mental Health Therapy

By MedXY|Oct 3, 2025

Illinois has enacted legislation banning AI chatbots for mental health therapy, joining Utah and Nevada in addressing concerns over AI’s impact on vulnerable populations.

Navigating Mental Health in Vietnam: The Rise of Social Media Solutions Among Youth
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Navigating Mental Health in Vietnam: The Rise of Social Media Solutions Among Youth

By MedXY|Oct 2, 2025

Vietnamese adolescents face notable mental health challenges amid growing social media influence. This article explores the alarming statistics, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the emerging role of social media in providing suppor

Three Minutes of ‘Small Talk’ That Keep Love Alive: How ‘Meaningless’ Chatter Boosts Dopamine and Deepens Bonds
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Three Minutes of ‘Small Talk’ That Keep Love Alive: How ‘Meaningless’ Chatter Boosts Dopamine and Deepens Bonds

By MedXY|Oct 2, 2025

Brief daily low-stakes exchanges—‘the clouds look like cotton candy’—build safety, activate reward circuits and sustain intimacy. Science explains why micro-connections matter and how clinicians and couples can use a 3‑minute practice to st

Simvastatin Added to Escitalopram in Obese Patients With Major Depression: A Rigorous RCT Shows No Antidepressant Benefit Despite Improved Cardiometabolic Markers
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Simvastatin Added to Escitalopram in Obese Patients With Major Depression: A Rigorous RCT Shows No Antidepressant Benefit Despite Improved Cardiometabolic Markers

By MedXY|Oct 2, 2025

A multicenter double-blind RCT (n=160) found that 12 weeks of simvastatin (40 mg) added to escitalopram did not improve depressive symptoms versus placebo, although LDL, total cholesterol, and CRP were reduced.

Therapist-Guided Internet CBT Cuts Bulimia Episodes: A Japanese Randomized Trial with Promising Clinical Implications
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Therapist-Guided Internet CBT Cuts Bulimia Episodes: A Japanese Randomized Trial with Promising Clinical Implications

By MedXY|Oct 2, 2025

A multicenter randomized trial in Japan found that a 12-week therapist-guided internet-based CBT program significantly reduced weekly bingeing and compensatory episodes in women with bulimia nervosa versus usual care (adjusted mean differen

Smartphone CBT for Inpatient Suicide Risk: Promising Signal for Those With Prior Attempts, But Primary Outcome Missed
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Smartphone CBT for Inpatient Suicide Risk: Promising Signal for Those With Prior Attempts, But Primary Outcome Missed

By MedXY|Oct 2, 2025

A multisite RCT of a 12‑module smartphone CBT intervention for psychiatric inpatients did not change time to first suicide attempt overall, but sustained reductions in suicidal ideation and reduced recurrent attempts among patients with pri

Irregular Sleep Patterns: Unveiling Hidden Health Risks Across Metabolic, Cardiovascular, and Mental Domains
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Irregular Sleep Patterns: Unveiling Hidden Health Risks Across Metabolic, Cardiovascular, and Mental Domains

By MedXY|Oct 2, 2025

Recent studies link irregular sleep to higher risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiometabolic diseases, all-cause mortality, and depression. Consistent sleep timing may offer crucial protection against these adverse outcomes.

The Power of Letting Go: A Psychology-Based Approach to Emotional Healing
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The Power of Letting Go: A Psychology-Based Approach to Emotional Healing

By MedXY|Oct 1, 2025

Discover how embracing the ‘Let Them’ philosophy can enhance emotional resilience and improve interpersonal relationships.

Stress and Weight: Does Pressure Make You Gain or Lose Pounds?
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Stress and Weight: Does Pressure Make You Gain or Lose Pounds?

By MedXY|Oct 1, 2025

Explore how stress impacts body weight, causing some to gain while others lose pounds due to hormonal and neural responses.

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