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Empowering Mental Health in Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases Through Digital Interventions: Insights from a Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 09/10/2025

A pilot study demonstrates that a self-guided digital psychological intervention significantly reduces psychological distress and improves quality of life in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases, offering a scalable mental health support solution.

Wellness & Lifestyle

The Silent Decline: Understanding the Post-Pandemic Drop in Sexual Activity Among Americans

By MedXY 09/08/2025

A recent study highlights a historic decline in sexual activity in the U.S., driven by societal, psychological, and lifestyle factors, affecting all ages and calling for renewed attention to sexual health.

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Pro-Inflammatory Diets Elevate Risk of Depression and Anxiety: Insights from a Large UK Biobank Study

By MedXY 09/07/2025

A prospective UK Biobank study reveals that diets with higher pro-inflammatory potential, as measured by the Dietary Inflammatory Index, are significantly associated with increased risk of depressive and anxiety symptoms and disorders over 14 years.

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Increased Risk of Psychiatric Disorders in Patients with Microscopic Colitis: Insights from a Nationwide Swedish Cohort Study

By MedXY 09/05/2025

A comprehensive Swedish study reveals that patients with microscopic colitis face a significantly higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety, underscoring the importance of holistic clinical management.

Clinical Updates Wellness & Lifestyle

Risk of New-Onset and Recurrent Depression and Anxiety Among Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa

By MedXY 09/03/2025

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa face a higher risk of first-time depression and anxiety, regardless of disease severity, highlighting the need for comprehensive psychiatric care.

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Elevated Risk of Depression and Anxiety in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Implications Beyond Disease Severity

By MedXY 09/03/2025

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa face a significantly increased risk of new-onset depression and anxiety, independent of disease severity, highlighting the need for universal psychiatric assessment in this population.

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Depression and Anxiety Rates Increased Among Racial Groups During the Pandemic

By MedXY 08/21/2025

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

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Childhood Verbal and Physical Abuse Harm Adult Mental Health

By MedXY 08/18/2025

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

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Psychotropic Drug Use as a Potential Early Indicator of Autoimmune Addison’s Disease

By MedXY 08/16/2025

A Swedish cohort study reveals increased use of hypnotics, anxiolytics, and antidepressants prior to autoimmune Addison’s diagnosis, highlighting mental health symptoms as early signs and the common occurrence of insomnia in AAD patients.

Wellness & Lifestyle

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

By MedXY 08/15/2025

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.