News & Articles
News & Articles
Impulsiveness Linked To Activity In Brain's Reward Center December 29, 2006
Humor Helps You Live Longer December 28, 2006
Virtual Reality Soothes Young Burn Patients December 28, 2006
Preventing Teen Suicide a Tough Challenge December 28, 2006
Why Teens Do Stupid Things December 27, 2006
Underestimating Food Decisions December 27, 2006
Pet owners are sick more often and exercise less than other working-aged people December 27, 2006
A Reason Why Video Games Are Hard to Give Up December 27, 2006
Experience sculpts brain circuitry to build resiliency to stress December 22, 2006
Stressed Out? Grab Hubby's Hand December 22, 2006
Brain Is Not Wired for Consistency December 22, 2006
Physicians enlisted in efforts to keep demented drivers off the road December 22, 2006
Controlling Confusion: Researchers Make Insight Into Memory, Forgetting December 21, 2006
Nation's Leading Eating Disorder Treatment Center, Remuda Ranch, Comments On The Modeling Industry And Thin Models December 21, 2006
Exercise Appears To Improve Brain Function Among Younger People December 21, 2006
'Botox' can ease writer's cramp December 21, 2006
Brain-Training Keeps Age-Linked Mental Decline at Bay (Two articles and a peer editorial) December 20, 2006
Impulsiveness linked to activity in brain's reward center December 20, 2006
Happy is helpful, but fear fosters focus December 20, 2006
High-quality marriages help to calm nerves December 19, 2006
Play In Early Childhood Helps Stunted Children December 19, 2006
Less sugary drinks during childhood may cut disease risk December 19, 2006
Low to moderate blood alcohol level associated with reduced mortality following traumatic head injury December 19, 2006
Many Children Discontinuing Use of ADHD Medication December 18, 2006
Brains can recover from alcoholic damage but patients should stop drinking as soon as possible December 18, 2006
Helping Grieving Children Through the Holidays December 18, 2006
Intelligent children more likely to become vegetarian (Two articles) December 15, 2006
Obesity could bankrupt the health system, warn doctors December 15, 2006
Staying together with kids -- Relationships benefit when new parents get help December 14, 2006
Study: Tobacco Industry Prevention Ads May Actually Have Negative Effects on Teens December 14, 2006
New Dyslexia Theory Blames 'Noise' -- Poor Filtering Of Unwanted Data May Be Root Cause December 14, 2006
Study shows laughter is contagious December 14, 2006
Year-round contraceptive, elimination of menstrual cycles safe, study shows December 13, 2006
Older men treated for early prostate cancer live longer than those who are not (Two articles and a peer editorial) December 13, 2006
Natural, Soy-based Substance Might Help Fight Multiple Sclerosis, Neuroscientists Find December 13, 2006
Bonuses Boost Performance 10 Times More Than Merit Raises December 12, 2006
Smokers Who Cut Back On Cigarettes May Negate Benefit Through 'Compensatory Smoking' December 12, 2006
Weight loss through calorie restriction, but not exercise, may lead to bone loss December 12, 2006
College Students Can Pack Stress for Holiday Home Stay December 11, 2006
Video Games Fun But Pose Social, Health Risks December 11, 2006
Study Unveils Secrets of Sibling Rivalry December 11, 2006
Calming the Explosive Teen December 11, 2006
Autism Linked to Brain's 'fear center' December 8, 2006
Smoking Reduction May Lead To Unexpected Quitting December 8, 2006
Mikami’s ‘Friendship Clinic’ Helping ADHD Children and Their Families December 8, 2006
ABILIFY(R) (aripiprazole) Demonstrated Efficacy As Long-Term Maintenance Therapy In Adults With Bipolar I Disorder December 8, 2006
Does Too Much Protein In The Diet Increase Cancer Risk? December 7, 2006
Smoking worsens knee osteoarthritis December 7, 2006
Low self-esteem? Avoid crime novels with surprising endings December 6, 2006
Depression, Mental Woes More Common in First-Time Moms (Two articles and an editorial response) December 6, 2006
Can stress actually be good for you? December 5, 2006
Spend on Depression Now, Save Later (Two articles) December 5, 2006
Antidepressants associated with increased risk for suicide attempts, decreased risk for completed suicide and death December 5, 2006
More Teens Abusing Cough Suppressants December 5, 2006
Ads Are Selling U.S. Kids Poor Health: Experts December 4, 2006
Eating Disorders In Children December 4, 2006
Altruism's biggest motivator may be selfishness December 1, 2006
Tea Heals Skin Damaged by Radiation December 1, 2006
Common PTSD drug is no more effective than placebo December 1, 2006
New Clues into Bedwetting December 1, 2006
Study Of Language Use In Children Suggests Gender Influences How Brain Processes Words November 30, 2006
Hypnosis Eases Breast Cancer Biopsy Pain November 30, 2006
Workouts Help Ward Off Cancer's Return November 30, 2006
Stressful Sleep Loss May Impair Memory November 29, 2006
Genes, Experiences Determine A Person's Resilience November 29, 2006
A stunning new look at déjà vu November 29, 2006
Smoking Upsets Pleasure/Pain Neurochemistry November 29, 2006
FSU criminology study: Parents may have longer to influence kids' self-controlNovember 29, 2006
Cutting Back on Smoking Won't Cut Death Risk November 28, 2006
Sleep problems in overweight children appear fairly common November 28, 2006
Mindless Eating Is A Nourishing Read November 28, 2006
Pregnant smokers may 'program' their kids to become smokers November 28, 2006
Sleep Apnea Treatment Helps Sex Offenders' Aggression November 28, 2006
Holiday Stress Can Be Navigated November 27, 2006
This Will Hurt - And Now We Know Why - could lead to drugs that reduce pain November 27, 2006
Panic Attacks Linked To Poor Outcomes For Diabetic Patients, Study Finds November 27, 2006
'Freakonomics of food' November 27, 2006
Using the Mind to Cure the Body November 27, 2006
How NOT to Overeat and Enjoy a Healthy Thanksgiving November 22, 2006
Staying Trim on Turkey Day November 22, 2006
Avoiding Holiday Heartburn November 22, 2006
Combination of Personality Traits Increases Risk for Heart Disease November 22, 2006
Coping With the Holiday Blues November 21, 2006
Holidays Are Difficult For Grieving Children And Families November 21, 2006
Panic attacks are linked to poor outcomes for diabetic patients, Group Health study finds November 21, 2006
Cancer Hurts Caregivers, Too November 21, 2006
Aspirin May Cut Head and Neck Cancer Risk November 21, 2006
Adolescent girls more active if neighborhoods have parks November 20, 2006
Exercise helps elderly regain physical function and avoid major disability November 20, 2006
Living to Be 100 May Depend on Mom November 20, 2006
Disclosure of advertising tactics reduces odds kids will drink November 20, 2006
Holiday gluttony can spell disaster for undiagnosed diabetics November 20, 2006
HPV Levels, Smoking, and Cervical Cancer November 20, 2006
Botox Helps Knee Pain November 20, 2006
Middle-aged women less likely to be happy November 16, 2006
Columbia Study Examines ADHD's Role In Smoking November 16, 2006
Tobacco Smoke Causes Breathing Problems in Healthy Adults November 16, 2006
Smoking While Pregnant Boosts Baby's Heart Defect Risk November 15, 2006
Men who avoid certain risk factors in midlife may have longer, healthier life November 15, 2006
Potent Painkiller Found in Human Saliva November 15, 2006
Dark Chocolate Helps Keep Blood-Clotting Dangers at Bay November 15, 2006
Social Exclusion Changes Brain Function And Can Lead To Poor Decision-Making November 13, 2006
Adolescents, risks and the pitfalls of rationality November 13, 2006
Healthier kids just the click of a remote away November 13, 2006
SRIs Work for Compulsive Hoarders November 13, 2006
New Depression Model Advances Disease Frontiers (Updated chart) November 10, 2006
Smoking's Effects on Uterus Harm Fertility November 10, 2006
Research Says Massage May Help Infants Sleep More, Cry Less And Be Less Stressed November 10, 2006
Gene Linked With Mental Illness Shapes Brain Region, Researchers Find November 9, 2006
Deep-Brain Stimulation Eases Movement Disorder November 9, 2006
FSU study links anxiety sensitivity to future psychological disorders November 8, 2006
Happy People Are Healthier, Carnegie Mellon Psychologist Says November 8, 2006
Nap A Day Makes Doctors OK, Stanford Study Finds November 8, 2006
New Brain-chemistry Differences Found In Depressed Women November 8, 2006
Sugary soft November 8, 2006
Stress, childhood trauma linked to chronic fatigue syndrome in adults November 7, 2006
Why do we stick to our bad habits? November 7, 2006
FSU study links anxiety sensitivity to future psychological disorders November 7, 2006
Children with higher intelligence appear to have reduced risk of exposure to traumatic events and post-traumatic stress disorder November 7, 2006
Kids' Smoking, Drinking Linked to R-Rated Movies November 7, 2006
Psychiatrist Offers Advice For Reducing Holiday Stress November 6, 2006
Toddlers learn complex actions from picture-book reading, says new research November 6, 2006
A Sound Body, a Healthy Mind November 6, 2006
Aromatherapy: The Scent of Dispute November 3, 2006
Religious Older Adults Have A Higher Quality Of Life Than Their Nonreligious Peers November 3, 2006
Coping through cognition November 3, 2006
Fathers Influence Child Language Development More Than Mothers November 2, 2006
A healthy mind, a longer life November 2, 2006
Depression Symptoms Less Likely In Kids With Accurate Self-perceptions November 2, 2006
Stress hormones may play new role in speeding up cancer growth November 2, 2006
Easing Depression May Ease Bone Loss October 31, 2006
Nicotine Replacement Therapy Linked to ICU Deaths October 31, 2006
Adults Who Go To Bed Lonely Get Stress Hormone Boost Next Morning October 31, 2006
Insight Into Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Offered By New Research October 30, 2006
Many adults with psychiatric disorders may also have undiagnosed ADHD October 30, 2006
Childhood Abuse Can Impact Victims' Adult Relationships October 30, 2006
Significant Amount Of Binge Eating Occurs In Restaurants October 30, 2006
Survivors of organized violence often left with traumatic memories October 27, 2006
Breastfeeding boosts mental health October 27, 2006
For crying out loud - pick up your baby October 27, 2006
Are Men Becoming Less Manly? October 27, 2006
Americans Fall Prey to Weight-Loss Supplement 'Hype' October 27, 2006
Vegetables May Boost Brain Power in Older Adults October 24, 2006
Media rarely notes when alcohol plays role in violent crimes and accidents, study shows October 24, 2006
Anxiety disorders linked to physical condition October 24, 2006
Stress at Home Could Trigger Depression October 23, 2006
The Truth About Rumors And Why We Believe Them October 23, 2006
Review Opens Bag Of Tricks For Reducing Pain From Children's Shots October 23, 2006
Internet's Lure Ensnares 1 in 8 Americans: Survey October 23, 2006
Sleepless Children at Higher Obesity Risk (Two articles) October 20, 2006
Stress Brings on Early Puberty (Two articles) October 20, 2006
Secrets Between Sons And Fathers Revealed By New Study: Growing Up In A Violent Home October 20, 2006
Internet addiction: Stanford study seeks to define whether it's a problem October 18, 2006
People who self-censor opinions also avoid public politics October 18, 2006
Review of previous studies indicate health benefits from eating fish outweigh risks October 18, 2006
Community Trail-Walkers Twice as Likely to Get Needed Exercise October 17, 2006
Consistent Bedtimes Help Kids Sleep October 17, 2006
Early use of nicotine could increase susceptibility for life-long addiction (Two articles) October 17, 2006
Pumping it up may Impact Male Fertility October 13, 2006
Vigilance Is the Price of Weight Control October 12, 2006
Aggressiveness And Irritability Found To Be Associated With Aggressive Behavior Even In The Absence Of Provocation October 12, 2006
Spouse's Personality Influences Your Chances Of Recovery From Serious Illness October 11, 2006
Gain Weight, Lose Brain Power? October 11, 2006
Workplace Smoking Ban Improves Employees' Health October 11, 2006
'Mediterranean' Diet May Cut Alzheimer's Risk (Two articles) October 10, 2006
Emotionally Ambivalent Workers Are More Creative, Innovative October 10, 2006
Childhood IQ and Fitness Determine Old Age Mental Function October 10, 2006
Child Custody With Abusive Ex-spouse? Study Shows How Women Decide October 10, 2006
Study Links Receptor To Stress-induced Alcohol Relapse October 10, 2006
LSD treatment for alcoholism gets new look October 9, 2006
Feeling Stressed? October 9, 2006
PTSD Can Take Months to Strike Wounded Iraq and Afghanistan Vets October 9, 2006
Injury severity linked with PTSD October 6, 2006
Women Far More at Risk of Violence from Partners Than From Strangers October 6, 2006
Exercise Alone Won't Prevent Childhood Obesity October 6, 2006
Short Episodes Of Manic Symptoms May Indicate Bipolar Disorder In Some Youth But There Is A Need For Different Diagnostic Criteria October 6, 2006
Study finds new chocolate chip cookies lower cholesterol October 5, 2006
Black Tea Soothes Away Stress October 5, 2006
Williams Syndrome, the brain and music October 4, 2006
American Academy Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatry Applauds FCC Rule Changes For Childrens' Television October 4, 2006
A key to happiness October 3, 2006
Overeating a Form of Addiction October 3, 2006
Emotional Control Circuit Of Brain's Fear Response Discovered October 2, 2006
Some Seniors Starving in Hospitals October 2, 2006
Lower Fetal Weight Linked To High Distress In Mothers October 2, 2006
Fighting cancer with aspirin? October 2, 2006
TV Hurts Kids' School Performance: Study October 2, 2006
Men, Too, Will Shop 'Til They Drop October 2, 2006
Diverticulitis Showing Up in Young, Obese Adults October 2, 2006
Binge-drinking Teenagers At Greater Risk Of Violence September 29, 2006
Teen ridicule shapes consumer behavior and brand awareness September 29, 2006
Weight training does not increase strength but may slow progression in OA patients September 29, 2006
Hypnosis Helps Unexplained Chest Pain September 28, 2006
Exercise Your Way to a Healthy Colon September 28, 2006
Stress During Pregnancy Linked to Smaller Babies September 28, 2006
Fingers May Point to Sports Prowess September 28, 2006
Hair-pulling Disorder Caused by Faulty Gene in Some Families September 27, 2006
Decision-Making Hobbled in Alcoholics With Multiple Disorders September 27, 2006
Race And Mental Health: There Is More To Race Than Racism September 26, 2006
Study suggests menthol cigarette smokers may have more difficulty quitting smoking (Two articles) September 26, 2006
What Parents Don't Know About Teens' Drug Use Can Hurt Them (Two articles) September 25, 2006
Alcoholics Anonymous membership may decrease alcohol-related homicides September 25, 2006
Heavy drinking can hasten the progression of the simian immunodeficiency virus disease September 25, 2006
Stress in Pregnancy and Smaller Babies September 22, 2006
New Procedure Better Than Gastric Bypass for Super Obese September 22, 2006
Nicotine Helps Banish Depression September 22, 2006
How the brain keeps emotions at bay September 21, 2006
Smokers may be at greater risk of HIV infection (Two articles) September 21, 2006
Walking not enough for significant exercise benefits September 21, 2006
Eating soy protein helps control cholesterol September 21, 2006
Your Musical Tastes Reveal Your Life Chords September 20, 2006
Different techniques can help ease chronic pain, return patients' smiles September 20, 2006
Trouble Sleeping Could Lead to Bigger Problems September 19, 2006
About 5 percent of adults with insomnia use alternative therapies September 19, 2006
Insufficient sleep associated with poorer blood glucose control in African-Americans with diabetes September 19, 2006
Poor Sleep Contributes to Health Problems September 19, 2006
Breathing problems during sleep increase risk of depression September 19, 2006
Nurses Struggling to Balance Work, Family September 18, 2006
Four Short Walks a Day Ease Blood Pressure September 18, 2006
Weight worries affect women's motivation to stay smoke-free after pregnancy September 15, 2006
Can Hearing Voices In Your Head Be A Good Thing? September 14, 2006
Teenage Mothers Have Poorer Health Later in Life September 14, 2006
Long Life May Be Your Cup of (Green) Tea September 13, 2006
Pre-clinical study suggests how steroid can reverse post-traumatic stress September 13, 2006
Violence in the home leads to higher rates of childhood bullying September 13, 2006
Vitamin D Cuts Pancreatic Cancer Risk September 13, 2006
Chronic Form Of Depression Runs In Families, Study Finds September 12, 2006
Parents Need Spiritual Care When Child Dying September 12, 2006
U.S. Medical Students Endure Daily Harrassment September 11, 2006
Poor Sleep Can Have Big Impact on Kids September 11, 2006
Nicotine lessens symptoms of depression in nonsmokers September 11, 2006
Worker anxiety rises after long weekend September 8, 2006
Physician Burnout Associated With Increase In Perceived Medical Errors September 8, 2006
Teenage Alcoholism Can Have Lifelong Effects September 8, 2006
Are You Getting Enough Choline in Your Diet? September 8, 2006
Music - The Key To Feeling Good? September 7, 2006
Trust Your Intuition, Don't Rely On Cold Reason Alone September 7, 2006
Feelings matter less to teenagers September 7, 2006
Drinking While Pregnant May Boost Child's Alcoholism Risk September 7, 2006
Depression, risky sex behavior linked in African-American youth September 6, 2006
Cracking the real Da Vinci Code -- what happens in the artist's brain? September 6, 2006
Soldiers' Wives Are Tougher Than Their Husbands Think September 6, 2006
Too Many Men is Bad for Society, Study Indicates September 6, 2006
Early Alcoholism Harder to Overcome September 5, 2006
Battling the self-blame of infertility September 5, 2006
Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children September 5, 2006
Drinking during pregnancy linked to offspring's risk of alcohol disorder in early adulthood September 5, 2006
Does stress hinder conception? September 4, 2006
Experts Offer Tips to Healthy Exercise September 4, 2006
Men: Add Pounds, Subtract Fertility September 4, 2006
Bipolar disorder exacts twice depression's toll in workplace (Two articles) September 1, 2006
Chill Out for Better Lung Health September 1, 2006
Depressed patients experience excessive inflammation during stressful situations September 1, 2006
Mayo clinic discovers new type of sleep apnea September 1, 2006
Study shows fruit and vegetable juice consumption may reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease August 31, 2006
A Pill a Day Keeps the Polyps at Bay? August 31, 2006
Brain Scan Of Nuns Finds No Single 'God Spot' In The Brain, Study Finds August 31, 2006
Stress significantly hastens progression of Alzheimer's disease August 30, 2006
It's not fair! We are programmed to resist weight loss August 30, 2006
Nicotine Withdrawal Occurs in Just 30 Minutes August 30, 2006
Double Bacon Cheese Burger ... With a Side of Cardio? August 30, 2006
First Large-Scale Study Addressing Augmentation Treatment For Resistant Major Depressive Disorder August 29, 2006
Type A personality is not linked to heart disease in large study August 29, 2006
Teen career plans out of sync with reality, FSU study says August 29, 2006
Italian Drinking Level Puts Babies at Risk August 28, 2006
Long-term abstinence may resolve many of the neurocognitive deficits associated with alcoholism August 28, 2006
Survivors of childhood cancer often suicidal August 28, 2006
The Role of Helmet Laws August 28, 2006
Study finds some faithful less likely to pass the plate August 25, 2006
Study shows aggressive students often lack psychological evaluations and effective treatment August 25, 2006
Study says people get happier with age August 25, 2006
Ever-happy Mice May Hold Key To New Treatment Of Depression August 24, 2006
Dividing vacation into several periods instead of taking it at one time can help prevent Post-holiday Syndrome August 24, 2006
One in ten teenage girls have self-harmed, study shows August 23, 2006
Snap judgments decide a face's character, psychologist finds August 23, 2006
Sleep Apnea in Children Linked to Lower IQ Scores, Learning Impairment August 23, 2006
High-Cal, Low-Fiber Diets Driving Kids to Obesity August 23, 2006
Study: Decorated Needles Calm Patients August 22, 2006
Obesity Driving Medicare Costs Higher August 22, 2006
Younger generation more anxious August 22, 2006
Exam anxiety: let's review the system, not the results August 21, 2006
Cancer survivors at risk for suicidal thoughts, attempts August 21, 2006
After 60, the crabbiest people are the smartest, study suggests August 18, 2006
Any Tobacco Use Raises Heart Attack Risk August 18, 2006
Teen Treatment Programs Could Be Key To A Happier, Healthier Child, New Study Says August 18, 2006
Depressed people benefit more from marriage than others August 18, 2006
Change From Pessimism To Optimism: New Book Shows You How August 16, 2006
Back-to-School Begins With Breakfast; Balanced Breakfasts Improve Classroom Learning And Behavior August 16, 2006
High-Fat, Copper-Rich Diet Boosts Risk of Cognitive Decline in Elderly August 16, 2006
Women who accept their bodies more likely to eat healthy August 16, 2006
New Treatment Model For Bipolar Disorder Shows Promise August 15, 2006
Kids with OCD bullied more than others, study shows August 15, 2006
A Biological Basis for Being a Couch Potato? August 15, 2006
No Direct Link Between Anxiety, Pregnancy Outcomes August 14, 2006
Stress Can Shrink and Age Your Brain August 14, 2006
Body Acceptance Could Equal Healthy Eating August 14, 2006
'Loner' Kids May Face Adult Heart Woes August 14, 2006
Kids Fare Better When Doing More August 14, 2006
Pregnant Teens Have Unrealistic Views of Motherhood August 11, 2006
Fewer Teens Engage in Risky Sexual Behavior August 11, 2006
Parental cigarette use is 'double whammy' for children August 11, 2006
Teens Giving Sex for Money and Drugs August 11, 2006
Teens Have Low Condom IQ August 11, 2006
Older and Cranky May Mean Smarter August 11, 2006
Faster Antidepressant Effective, Researchers Say August 10, 2006
Staying Single May Shorten Life Span (Two articles) August 10, 2006
U.S. Babies Getting Fatter: Study August 10, 2006
Academic Achievement Higher Among Most Active Kids August 10, 2006
Brain Protein Tied to Anxiety, Problem Drinking (Two articles) August 9, 2006
Juice Up Your Memory August 9, 2006
Transcendental Meditation reduces the brain's reaction to pain August 9, 2006
Kids need more time than adults give them, study finds August 9, 2006
Confusion, not stress, keeps CPR volunteers from responding August 2, 2006
UMass Lowell research shows benefits of apple juice on neurotransmitter affecting memory August 2, 2006
Pregnancy and Pot Don't Mix August 2, 2006
Parents create 'disconnected' generation August 2, 2006
TV Watching Lowers Physical Activity: Study August 1, 2006
More Than Half of Elderly Report Sleep Problems August 1, 2006
You have to be selfish to 'get on in life' August 1, 2006