New eye test may detect Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms emerge, study suggests

A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease presents an innovative method that may detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear—using a simple, noninvasive eye test. The technique, called dynamic light scattering spectroscopy, …

Mass. first responders carrying crisis bags for children

By Ryan Mancini masslive.com WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. has provided police and fire departments across the county with a new tool when responding to incidents with children. “Through the National Alliance for …

HC permits cancer survivor to end pregnancy at 25 wks

Mumbai: Bombay High Court has permitted the medical termination of the 25-week pregnancy of a woman in remission from breast cancer, following the opinion of an independent medical board of J J Hospital. "The recommendation is that MTP should be …

Why WeightWatchers Filed for Bankruptcy

WeightWatchers has long been a household name, boosted by celebrity endorsements from Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Hudson. Jean Nidetch founded the New York City company in her apartment in the early 1960s, and grew it to serve more than 4 million members …

Teen girls’ screen time linked to poor sleep and depression

Teenage girls who spend more time on their phones are more likely to sleep badly and have signs of depression, researchers in Sweden found. The study included 4,810 Swedish students aged 12 to 16. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute monitored their …

Britain's Got Talent's Paul Potts' life now from stunning mansion and film biopic to bullying issues

Britain's Got Talent has graced our screens once again, with 17 champions crowned since its inception back in 2007. We've been treated to unforgettable moments like Susan Boyle delivering Amanda Holden the "biggest wake up call ever", …

Daniel O'Donnell explains decision to take extended break and opens up about health

Daniel O'Donnell has opened up about his decision to take an extended break from touring. The country music superstar will slow down on live performances next year after suffering frequent chest issues, which have been made worse due to his busy …

Providing Care and Listening With Compassion During Cancer

Erin Mensching, B.S.N., B.A., RN, OCN, is the senior manager of the Patient Navigation Center (PNC) at the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). She is passionate about helping guide patients with myeloma and their caregivers through the journey …

Serious Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders, and Long-Acting Injectables in the Emergency Setting

CONFERENCE REPORTER Psychiatric Times sat down with Angelo Chaia, MD, to discuss his American Psychiatric Association (APA) poster sessions, "Aripiprazole Lauroxil Treatment in Patients With Co-Occurring Stimulant Use Disorder and Bipolar or …

Got Pruney Fingers? Here's The Scientific Skinny To Explain It