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Genes Changes Seen in Alzheimer’s Can Be Found in Infancy: Study
Prenatal brain development may influence psychiatric risk later in life, researchers say
January 3, 2013read on->
U.S. Children’s Hospitals Treating More Complex, Expensive Conditions
Researchers find biggest increase in patients with special needs, such as cerebral palsy
December 27, 2012read on->Mass Murders: Why Us? Why the U.S.?
From gun availability to a lack of therapists, experts say many factors contribute to the spate of killings
December 21, 2012read on->For Psychiatric Patients, Cancer Is Often Spotted Too Late
An Australian study found they’re more likely to be diagnosed when disease has already spread
December 19, 2012read on->Is the Mental Health System Failing Troubled Kids?
Spotting, managing young people like the Conn. gunman is difficult and will take more resources, experts say
December 18, 2012read on->Cancer Costs Billions Yearly in U.S. Worker Productivity: Study
Researchers call for supportive care programs to lessen disability
December 17, 2012read on->Workplace Bullying Takes Toll on Witnesses Too, Study Finds
Exposure to aggression tied to more prescriptions for antidepressants among employees
December 13, 2012read on->2-Year Period After Parent’s Suicide Try Most Risky for Children: Study
Mother’s admission to psychiatric hospital also linked to high teen suicide risk, especially for daughters
December 13, 2012read on->Gene Study Uncovers More Autism Clues
Scientists spot nearly 100 genes linking the disorder with inherited fragile X syndrome
December 12, 2012read on->Germ in Cat Feces May Affect Human Brain, Behavior: Study
‘Kitty litter’ parasite seems to trigger immune reaction linked to mental health problems in people
December 10, 2012read on->U.S. Kids Might Not Be Over-Medicated After All
Study found 14% of teens with conditions like ADHD are treated with psychiatric drugs
December 3, 2012read on->Mental Illness Affects 1 in 5 U.S. Adults, Survey Finds
The rate is twice as high among people aged 18 to 25 than among those over 50, report indicates
November 30, 2012read on->Weak Muscles in Teen Years Linked to Early Death in Men
Low strength levels in youth may raise risk as much as high blood pressure or being overweight, study suggests
November 21, 2012read on->Upbeat View on Old Age May Help Seniors Bounce Back From Disability
Study found those with more optimistic outlooks had better recoveries
November 20, 2012read on->Pot Psychosis May Be Gene-Related
Scientists identify genetic variant that could explain mental impairment in marijuana users
November 20, 2012read on->Study Reveals Gender Gap in Spotting Depression
People, especially males, more likely to identify poor mental health in women than in men
November 14, 2012read on->Study Reveals Gender Gap in Spotting Depression
People, especially males, more likely to identify poor mental health in women than in men
November 14, 2012read on->Good Feelings About Ex-Employer May Boost Self-Esteem in Jobless
The increased confidence, in turn, might assist workers in their job search, researchers said
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