People with depression who find that it affects their memory or attention span could benefit from an existing licensed drug currently used to treat chronic constipation, according to a new study published in Psychological Medicine by academics from the University of Birmingham and University of Oxford.

As more than 40% of American teenagers report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, a leading child psychologist says grandparents and extended family have a vital role to play.

About The Study: In this cross-sectional study, following the implementation of an organized population screening program, colorectal cancer screening participation increased and socioeconomic disparities narrowed over time. Overall uptake in Hong Kong remains low, and some disparities persist in younger age groups (age 50-59 years), single households, individuals with a primary and secondary school education, lower-income groups, and public housing residents. Efforts to increase participation are needed in certain groups to ensure health equity.

- Study of 14,000+ young people links conduct problems like fighting or bullying to small changes in brain structure throughout the brain.

- Effects seen across the full spectrum of antisocial behaviour, including in youngsters with mild behavioural difficulties – not just in youth with clinically diagnosed conduct disorder.

- This is one of the first studies in this field to take a global approach, with youth from low- and middle-income countries also included.