Violence Takes a Toll on Children's Sleep
2012-06-13
Kids who are victims of violence sleep fewer hours and have less restful slumber, study findsContinue Reading
Procedure Might Ease Pain of Female Genital Mutilation
2012-06-12
Most victims also able to experience sexual pleasure following the reconstructive surgeryContinue Reading
Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Boost Aggression
2012-06-11
Study found those with less dopamine, linked to pleasure and reward, were more competitiveContinue Reading
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Don't Boost Local Crime: Study
2012-06-06
No rise in violent or property crime seen in Sacramento, Calif., neighborhoodsContinue Reading
Injury-Linked Deaths Vary Widely Among States
2012-05-22
Report finds too few states require proven safety policies that would save livesContinue Reading
Women Exposed to Violence Might Have More Risky Sex
2012-05-11
Those experiencing multiple types of violence had more partners, more unprotected sex, study foundContinue Reading
Leaded Gas Exposure Linked to Later Violence: Study
2012-04-25
Rise in assault rates traced back to contaminated city airContinue Reading
Bullying, Violence Linked to Faster Aging in Kids
2012-04-24
Age-related DNA changes seen early in those exposed to abusive behavior, study findsContinue Reading
People Carrying Guns May Appear Bigger Than They Are
2012-04-11
‘Threat perception’ could magnify size in mind’s eye, experiments showContinue Reading
Emotional Trauma May Hurt Toddlers' Later Learning
2012-04-06
Kids under age 2 who witnessed or experienced abuse or violence had lower IQs at school age, study saysContinue Reading
With Spanking, Nature and Nurture Create More Aggression, Study Suggests
2012-03-16
Physical discipline seen to make problem worse in boys with certain genetic tendenciesContinue Reading
Many Alcoholics Suffered Childhood Trauma: Study
2012-03-15
Physical, sexual, emotional abuse reported by many people in detoxContinue Reading
Bullying May Raise Risk of Suicidal Thoughts: Study
2012-03-02
Both victims, bullies more likely to consider taking own life by age 11Continue Reading
Disabled Adults More Apt to Be Victims of Violence: Study
2012-02-28
Those with mental illness are the most vulnerable, researchers findContinue Reading