Eating Disorders Not Uncommon on College Campuses, for Women and MenArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJune 6, 2015New light is being shed on two eating disorder stereotypes: that the issue typically begins in adolescence, and that young girls are the sole sufferers. But studies are showing that many turn to disordered eating after arriving at college and take root between ages 18-20. Women remain the majority in terms of diagnosis, but a…
WHO Urges Increased Availability of Anti-Overdose Drug NaloxoneArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchJune 6, 2015In response to a worldwide epidemic of opioid overdose, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidelines designed to help increase the availability of the anti-overdose drug naloxone. This drug is one of more than 200 pharmaceutical medications currently included on the WHO’s Model List of Essential Medicines based on its life-saving potential, lack…
Psychiatric Patients Who Quit Smoking Less Likely to Be Re-HospitalizedMental HealthBy The RanchJune 6, 2015Recent studies are proving that quitting smoking is good for more than your physical health. Research involving psychiatric patients hooked on cigarettes is highlighting the ways in which quitting is good for your mental health, too.
