Japan Quake Shows How Stress Alters the Brain
2014-04-29
Victims had shrinkage in certain regions, but some areas rebounded with emotional recovery, study findsContinue Reading
U.S. Kids Experiencing Less Violence: Surveys
2014-04-28
School shootings, bullying make the headlines, but they’re the exception, expert says
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Higher Doses of Antidepressants Linked to Suicidal Behavior in Young Patients: Study
2014-04-28
They were twice as likely to try to hurt themselves if they were prescribed more than recommended doseContinue Reading
No Link Found Between Playing Football in Hot Weather, Concussion Risk
2014-04-28
But it’s possible that dehydration may play a role, suggest authors of 5-year study on NCAA athletesContinue Reading
Lab Mice Stressed Out By Men, But Not Women, Study Finds
2014-04-28
And that could sway scientific findings generally, researchers sayContinue Reading
Joblessness an Unwanted Side Effect of Chemo for Breast Cancer
2014-04-28
Survey found over one-third who had the drug therapy were unemployed four years laterContinue Reading
Gastro Woes More Common in Kids With Autism: Review
2014-04-28
Their risk for digestive problems is 4 times higher than in typically developing peers, researchers foundContinue Reading
A Memory Aid for Seniors: Laughter
2014-04-27
Study suggests that humor helps improve recall, reduces stress hormoneContinue Reading
Laughter May Work Like Meditation in the Brain
2014-04-27
Study monitored brain waves of people watching different types of videosContinue Reading
Single Motherhood Doesn’t Seem to Hinder Happiness
2014-04-26
Raising a child more likely to brighten these women’s lives, study saysContinue Reading
ADHD Drug Ritalin Boosted Self-Control in Tests
2014-04-25
Researchers think manipulating brain chemicals might help people stick to a diet or boring tasksContinue Reading
Winter’s Polar Vortex Ushers in Spring’s ‘Pollen Vortex’
2014-04-25
Seasonal overlap could mean extra misery for people with allergies, experts sayContinue Reading
FDA Advisers: Ban Use of Behavior-Modifying ‘Shock Devices’
2014-04-25
The controversial tools are used on emotionally disabled kids at a Mass. facilityContinue Reading
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Social Anxiety Disorder
2014-04-25
Having a normal conversation may seem nerve-wracking
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