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Females tend to eat out when stressed, says study

31 Jul 2022

Women who are stressed have a habit of eating away from home, but the effects tend to be very minimal, according to a China study.

Females tend to eat out when stressed, says study

31 Jul 2022

Online intervention shows promise in psych support for partners of cancer patients

31 Jul 2022

PartnerCARE, an online intervention designed to address mental health needs of caregiving partners of cancer patients, appears to be feasible and acceptable, a recent study has found. PartnerCARE also appears to be effective, inducing substantial improvements in psychological distress and anxiety.

Online intervention shows promise in psych support for partners of cancer patients

31 Jul 2022

Many cancer patients cannot cope with depressive symptoms

31 Jul 2022

A large proportion of cancer patients suffering from depressive symptoms cannot seem to effectively manage this burden on their own, particularly those who tend to avoid dealing with their own problems, reports a recent analysis.

Many cancer patients cannot cope with depressive symptoms

31 Jul 2022

Recovery difficulties post-oropharyngeal cancer radiotherapy hurt psychosocial wellbeing

22 Jul 2022

Despite favourable prognoses, human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive patients with oropharyngeal cancer who experience unexpected difficulties during recovery after (chemo)radiotherapy suffer from poor psychosocial wellbeing, a recent study has found.

Recovery difficulties post-oropharyngeal cancer radiotherapy hurt psychosocial wellbeing

22 Jul 2022

COVID-19 takes a toll on HK pupils’ body weight and happiness

22 Jul 2022 by

The proportion of overweight and obese children in Hong Kong has more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, while the child happiness index has dropped by 21 percent, according to an online survey by the Hong Kong Paediatric Foundation (HKPF) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

COVID-19 takes a toll on HK pupils’ body weight and happiness

22 Jul 2022

Transcorneal electrical stimulation: Potential treatment for depression and dementia

21 Jul 2022 by

Transcorneal electrical stimulation (TES), a noninvasive treatment modality involving stimulation of corneal surface of the eyes, provides antidepressant-like effects and improves cognitive function in animal models, according to researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and City University of Hong Kong (CityU).

Transcorneal electrical stimulation: Potential treatment for depression and dementia

21 Jul 2022

Women hospitalized with COVID-19 suffer from menstrual changes, worse mental health

21 Jul 2022

COVID-19 appears to alter the menstrual cycle and impair mental health in women hospitalized for the disease, a recent study has found.

Women hospitalized with COVID-19 suffer from menstrual changes, worse mental health

21 Jul 2022

Video game-based intervention improves attention, cognition in major depression

19 Jul 2022 by

An investigational digital intervention delivered through a video game–based interface, called AKL-T03, significantly improves attention span and cognitive functioning among patients with major depression when compared to a control condition, a study has shown. In addition, it is well tolerated and has minimal adverse events.

Video game-based intervention improves attention, cognition in major depression

19 Jul 2022

Electroacupuncture helps fight insomnia in patients with depression

18 Jul 2022 by

For patients with depression who struggle to fall asleep, electroacupuncture can help with getting a better night’s sleep, with sustained effects, as shown in a study.

Electroacupuncture helps fight insomnia in patients with depression

18 Jul 2022

Eosinophilic esophagitis patients at greater risk of later psychiatric disorder

17 Jul 2022

The risk of psychiatric disease is higher in individuals with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) compared to their siblings and the general population, reveals a study. This risk must be addressed in clinical care to detect, prevent, and treat comorbidity.

Eosinophilic esophagitis patients at greater risk of later psychiatric disorder

17 Jul 2022

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Females tend to eat out when stressed, says study

Females tend to eat out when stressed, says study

Online intervention shows promise in psych support for partners of cancer patients

Online intervention shows promise in psych support for partners of cancer patients

Many cancer patients cannot cope with depressive symptoms

Many cancer patients cannot cope with depressive symptoms

Recovery difficulties post-oropharyngeal cancer radiotherapy hurt psychosocial wellbeing

Recovery difficulties post-oropharyngeal cancer radiotherapy hurt psychosocial wellbeing

COVID-19 takes a toll on HK pupils’ body weight and happiness

COVID-19 takes a toll on HK pupils’ body weight and happiness

Transcorneal electrical stimulation: Potential treatment for depression and dementia

Transcorneal electrical stimulation: Potential treatment for depression and dementia

Women hospitalized with COVID-19 suffer from menstrual changes, worse mental health

Women hospitalized with COVID-19 suffer from menstrual changes, worse mental health

Video game-based intervention improves attention, cognition in major depression

Video game-based intervention improves attention, cognition in major depression

Electroacupuncture helps fight insomnia in patients with depression

Electroacupuncture helps fight insomnia in patients with depression

Eosinophilic esophagitis patients at greater risk of later psychiatric disorder

Eosinophilic esophagitis patients at greater risk of later psychiatric disorder