How Much Does Loneliness Raise Dementia and Suicide Risk?
Loneliness raises measured risk of Alzheimer’s, suicidal ideation, and completed suicide. The associations are documented; the precise magnitudes are not.
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ECT: A Modern Reappraisal of Suicide, Dementia, and Mortality
Modern administrative cohorts find no dementia signal for ECT and link it to lower suicide and mortality. The supportive literature carries known biases worth flagging.
Peripheral Inflammatory Biomarkers vs. Suicide Risk in Major Depression (2024 Study)
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is not just a mental health concern; it’s a complex interplay of psychological, environmental, and biological factors, where the most tragic outcome can be suicide. Recent research has unveiled a potential link between the immune system’s inflammatory response and the increased risk of suicide among those suffering from MDD. By examining …
Circadian Rhythm Disruption vs. Major Depression & Suicide Risk (2024 Study)
Circadian rhythms, the natural cycles of physiological and behavioral processes occurring within a 24-hour period, play a crucial role in our overall well-being. Recent research highlights the significant impact of these rhythms on the severity of major depressive disorder (MDD) and, crucially, on the intensity of suicidal ideation among those affected. A new study analyzed …
Genetics Predict Suicide Risk in U.S. Army Soldiers (2024 Polygenic Analysis)
Suicide remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with its prevention a top priority for both public health initiatives and individual care strategies. Recent research in the US Army offers new insights into the genetic underpinnings of suicide attempts, suggesting that polygenic risk scores (PRS) could become a valuable tool in identifying individuals at risk. …
Doxycycline Causes Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation?
Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic that kills bacteria and protozoa by inhibiting protein synthesis (aminoacyl-tRNA to the mRNA-ribosome complex). The drug was patented in 1957, introduced as a pharmaceutical in 1967, and has received medical approval as a treatment for conditions such as: acne, bacterial pneumonia, chlamydia, cholera, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, …
Top 11 Professions with Highest Suicide Rates
These days it seems as though many people are unhappy with their jobs. However, employment satisfaction ratings do not necessarily predict whether someone is going to commit suicide. There are plenty of jobs that people claim do dislike, but they still keep showing up to earn their paycheck. There are other jobs that are perceived …