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Archive for March, 2005

Wine, music and schizophrenia genes

Thursday, March 24th, 2005

Wine, music and schizophrenia genes

A California wine country music festival will aid a Rutgers scientist’s research into schizophrenia, its causes and cures. Schizophrenia is …

Community of friends growing in cyberspace

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005

Community of friends growing in cyberspace

Be Web Aware says unpopular, introverted people are often attracted to the social opportunities online communities offer. Although this …

Love at First Smell

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005

Love at First Smell

Why do some males smell better than others? Scientists at Cardiff University, in collaboration with colleagues at Max-Plank Society, Germany – …

Internet Usage Beginning to Flatten

Saturday, March 19th, 2005

As predicted, Internet usage is beginning to flatten in countries where Internet usage is the oldest…. This means that so-called disorders such as “internet addiction …

Dr. Grohol’s Appearance on CNN Newsnight with Aaron Brown

Saturday, March 19th, 2005

Dr. Grohol’s Appearance on CNN Newsnight with Aaron Brown

Sorry I didn’t give you a heads-up on this, but I’m never sure until after-the-fact on …

Virginity pledges do not reduce STD risk: May encourage high risk sexual behavior

Friday, March 18th, 2005

Virginity pledges do not reduce STD risk: May encourage high risk sexual behavior

Young adults who take virginity pledges as adolescents are as likely to …

Our New Growing Psychology Glossary

Friday, March 18th, 2005

I’m happy to announce we’ve got a growing glossary of psychological and psychology terms we’re putting together. If you have any terms you’d like …

ADHD Treatment Improves Teens’ Grades, Confidence

Thursday, March 17th, 2005

ADHD Treatment Improves Teens’ Grades, Confidence

Treating teens diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) boosts their grades, provides higher self-esteem and improves family relationships, according …

Have hackers recruited your PC?

Thursday, March 17th, 2005

Have hackers recruited your PC?

More than one million computers on the net have been hijacked to attack websites and pump out spam and viruses.

The …

Group Suicide Becomes Frightening Trend in Japan

Thursday, March 17th, 2005

Group Suicide Becomes Frightening Trend in Japan

On the high-energy streets of Tokyo, bristling with so much life, a troubled teenager named Yoko says she …

Adults’ baby talk helps infants learn to speak

Tuesday, March 15th, 2005

Adults’ baby talk helps infants learn to speak

Adults may feel silly when they talk to babies, but those babies will learn to speak sooner …

Current Daily Smoking May Be Associated With Increased Risk For Suicidal Thoughts And Attempts

Tuesday, March 15th, 2005

Current Daily Smoking May Be Associated With Increased Risk For Suicidal Thoughts And Attempts

Suicidal thoughts or attempts are associated with daily smoking in current …

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