Genetic link between obesity and depression uncovered, say scientists
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Genetic link between obesity and depression uncovered, say scientists

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/13/researchers-discover-why-being-overweight-can-lead-to-depression By Nicola Davis at the Guardian news Having genetic variants linked to high BMI can lead to mental health issues, study finds Being overweight can cause depression, researchers say, with the effects thought to be largely psychological. While previous studies have found that people who are obese are more likely to…

AI could spot signs of Alzheimer’s disease six years before normally diagnosed
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AI could spot signs of Alzheimer’s disease six years before normally diagnosed

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This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/11/06/ai-could-spot-signs-alzheimers-disease-six-years-normally-diagnosed/ By  Laura Donnelly, health editor Artificial intelligence could spot early signs of Alzheimer’s disease more than six years before a patient would normally be diagnosed, research suggests. Scientists conducting a small pilot study trained a self-learning computer programme to recognise  features in brain scans which are too subtle for humans to see….

A fifth of NHS doctors were bullied or abused last year, study finds
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A fifth of NHS doctors were bullied or abused last year, study finds

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/01/nhs-doctors-bullying-abuse-bma-survey By Denis Campbell Health policy editor BMA research reveals that abusive behaviour is widespread but often goes unreported One in five NHS doctors were victims of bullying or harassment last year, a major survey has found. The problem leads to doctors losing confidence, and harms their careers and personal lives, leading them to take…

Self-harm and violent attacks in prisons hit record high as incidents rise by 20% in a year, figures show
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Self-harm and violent attacks in prisons hit record high as incidents rise by 20% in a year, figures show

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This article was taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prison-violence-self-harm-attack-mental-health-jail-uk-department-justice-a8600671.html By May Bulman Social Affairs Correspondent, at The Independent Ministers under pressure to launch emergency prisons plan in upcoming Budget as violence and self-harm and in jails hit record levels for third time in a year Self-harm and violent attacks in prisons have hit a new record high as incidents soar by 20 per…

Can picture books meet the crisis in children’s mental health?
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Can picture books meet the crisis in children’s mental health?

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/oct/18/can-picture-books-meet-the-crisis-in-childrens-mental-health By Donna Ferguson at The Guardian newspaper With more and more children seeking psychological help, Matt Haig is one of a wave of authors trying to reach troubled youngsters with stories Matt Haig is feeling hopeful. His first ever illustrated story, The Truth Pixie, is published in the UK on Thursday –…