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Is being kind good for your health? Science suggests yes

Studies show that kindness may help reduce stress, ease physical pain, fight loneliness, and stay healthy for longer.

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Men and young people most prone to loneliness in Europe

A new OECD report reveals that 8% of respondents across 22 EU countries say they have no close friends, while 3% report having no close family members.

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OpenAI faces new lawsuits claiming ChatGPT caused mental health crises

OpenAI called the cases 'incredibly heartbreaking' and said it was reviewing the court filings to understand the details.

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French investigators to probe TikTok over children’s mental health

If the investigation leads to charges and convictions, those found guilty could face several years in prison and fines.

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Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media ban for kids under 16

The ban takes force Dec. 10.

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Common antibiotic may lower schizophrenia risks, study finds

The researchers said their findings were ‘tentative but exciting’.

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How toddlers’ gut microbiomes may affect their mental health later on

The findings are the latest to shed light on how gut health affects overall wellbeing.

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What happens to our brains when we dream or have nightmares?

The research team will observe mice treated with mefloquine, a malaria drug no longer prescribed due to serious side effects, for two weeks and observe their brains and behaviour.

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Why viewing masterpieces in a gallery is good for your health

A small experiment found tangible benefits from viewing masterpieces by artists such as Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, and van Gogh in a gallery.

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Does the October clock change really affect your health?

The clock going back for winter is far less disruptive than the spring shift, which has been linked to spikes in heart attacks and traffic accidents.

Europe in Motion

Amid severe mental health strains, how are EU countries responding?

Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent conditions in OECD countries and have a significant impact on a population's health and well-being, as well as the economy at large. But are there solutions to tackle this issue?

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How do antidepressants affect physical health? New study sheds light

Not all antidepressants are the same when it comes to physical side effects, researchers said.

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‘It’s like therapy’: How travel has become a form of self-care

In an epidemic of stress, burnout and loneliness, these young Europeans are incorporating travel into their self-care routine.

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Denmark eyeing Australia’s under-16 social media ban as possible model

A Danish ambassador said the Nordic country 'will be looking at what Australia does' on its world-leading ban.

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Loneliness may raise risk of dying from cancer, new study warns

The findings suggest our social connections could help shape cancer outcomes.

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Instagram to use PG-13 rating to limit content for teenagers

The changes come as Meta faces relentless criticism over harms to children on social media.

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Your DNA may hold the key to your relationship with cannabis

Specific genes appear to influence whether people try cannabis and their susceptibility to cannabis addiction.

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This mental health clinic helps Ukrainians build a new life

The physical effects of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine are evident. But what about the mental scars?

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How climate change is affecting Kenya’s mental health

Researchers in Madagascar, Spain and the Netherlands have also found links between climate change and depression and anxiety.

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Suicide rates in Lithuania almost double the EU average, why?

Despite a slow but steady decline, suicide rates in Lithuania remain among the highest in the EU. However, according to the latest data, they have increased again in the last two years. Why is this happening and how does Lithuania compare with other EU countries?