News Coverage of Shootings May Boost Stigma of Mental Illness
2013-03-21
Survey found support for gun restrictions rose after reports that shooter was mentally illContinue Reading
Brain Changes Could Contribute to Gulf War Illness: Study
2013-03-21
Small study suggests white matter affected in vets who have been diagnosed with syndromeContinue Reading
Suicidal Thoughts More Common in Kids With Autism: Study
2013-03-21
But expert advises parents not to panic over mood changesContinue Reading
Child Health Experts Come Out in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
2013-03-21
Kids benefit from having stable home, two loving parents, regardless of sexual orientation, AAP saysContinue Reading
Woman’s Tea Addiction Led to Loss of Teeth, Bone Problems
2013-03-20
Extreme levels of fluoride from daily consumption of a concentrated brew caused pain, brittle teethContinue Reading
Women Abused in Childhood at Higher Odds of Having Child With Autism: Study
2013-03-20
Researchers speculate that effect on immune system, stress response might explain whyContinue Reading
Having Older Grandfather May Raise Child’s Autism Risk: Study
2013-03-20
Men who became dads at age 50 or older had higher odds for a grandchild with the disorderContinue Reading
Study: Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy May Not Affect Baby’s Growth
2013-03-20
Psychiatrist says untreated depression has health consequences for mother, babyContinue Reading
Meth in Pregnancy May Blunt Child’s Reaction to Stress: Study
2013-03-20
Combination of methamphetamine, troubled home environment muted toddlers’ responsesContinue Reading
One in 50 School-Aged Children in U.S. Has Autism: CDC
2013-03-20
Significant increase in the prevalence of the condition over the past five years, researchers sayContinue Reading
Anxiety, Depression May Triple Risk of Death for Heart Patients: Study
2013-03-19
Researcher recommends stress-reducing measuresContinue Reading
Stroke Before Age 50 Linked to Raised Risk of Early Death
2013-03-19
Study authors stress that improved diet, quitting smoking can minimize the oddsContinue Reading
False-Positive Mammograms Can Trigger Long-Term Distress
2013-03-19
For some, anxiety persisted up to 3 years after being declared cancer-free, study findsContinue Reading