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
Support for Tougher Liquor Laws Rises When Booze, Crime Linked
2012-02-22
Study shows people more likely to back idea after seeing news coverage connecting the twoContinue Reading
More Neighborhood Bars Linked to Domestic Violence
2012-02-17
Study found more cases requiring emergency-room careContinue Reading
Teens Victimized by Dating Violence Often Have Difficult Pasts
2012-02-16
Survey finds many were abused, harassed or bullied by others prior to the incidentContinue Reading
Discrimination Seems to Harm Health Regardless of Race
2012-01-27
Unfair treatment that is race-based linked to reports of poor health in both blacks and whitesContinue Reading
Gang Murders Taking Toll on Young Males, CDC Says
2012-01-26
Most of these homicides involve guns, but criminal drug activity isn’t often a factorContinue Reading
Neurologists Should Screen Patients for Abuse: Experts
2012-01-25
People with certain disorders might be more vulnerable to violence, says American Academy of NeurologyContinue Reading
Ob-Gyns Should Screen for Domestic Abuse: Experts
2012-01-24
Intimate partner violence can be psychological or physical, occurs at all levels of societyContinue Reading
Millions of Americans Are Victims of Sexual Violence: CDC
2011-12-14
Rape, stalking, physical violence widespread in the U.S., report findsContinue Reading