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F E A T U R E D A R T I C L E Sleep Noise Helps Memory November 23rd, 2009 A new study of memory discovered sounds introduced during sleep can improve learning. Northwestern University research participants were in a deep sleep ... Read more... »
Smoking While Pregnant, Lead Exposure Linked to ADHD November 23rd, 2009 Mothers who smoke while pregnant more than double the risk of having a ... Read more... » Parental Guidance Plus Medications Aid Autistic Children November 23rd, 2009 A new federal study finds a plan of medication plus a structured training program for parents is beneficial for children ... Read more... » Maternal Depression Can Stress Child’s Health November 23rd, 2009 A new report finds maternal depression can worsen asthma symptoms in their children. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Children's Center analyzed data from ... Read more... »		Child Abuse May Cause Premature Aging November 23rd, 2009 A new study suggests children who suffered emotional or physical abuse may age prematurely as adults. Researchers from Butler Hospital ... Read more... » Mixed Parental Anxiety Over Internet Predators November 20th, 2009 A new report on parental concerns about the safety of their children’s lives online reveals a wide range of ... Read more... » Medication for Premature Ejaculation on Track for Approval November 20th, 2009 Researchers have announced a second positive trial of an aerosol spray medication, termed PSD502, used to treat premature ejaculation (PE). PE is defined as ... Read more... »

Stop Smoking While Losing Weight

November 20th, 2009

A new summary analysis discovers an individual can improve two health behaviors concurrently -- rebuffing the contention that embarking on a ...

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Chemicals Found in Plastics Linked to ADHD

November 20th, 2009

A new study warns that phthalates, a family of chemical substances used primarily to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) soft and flexible, may be associated ...

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Infections Linked to Schizophrenia

November 20th, 2009

Swedish researchers have developed a technique that analyzes inflammatory substances in cerebrospinal fluid -- the liquid that surrounds the brain and ...

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Meditation Reduces Stress in College Students

November 19th, 2009

A new study suggests meditation may be an effective modality to mitigate blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and anger among at-risk ...

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Opioid Use Among Those with Depression

November 19th, 2009

Experts are concerned with a finding that suggests chronic pain patients with a history of depression are much more likely ...

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Cell Talk Makes Walk Dangerous

November 19th, 2009

We all know the joke about the individual who could not walk and chew gum at the same ...

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Challenges for Women Who Support Family November 19th, 2009

IA new study explores the issues a woman confronts when she is the ...

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Depression as Deadly as Smoking November 18th, 2009

A Norwegian study has found that the risk of dying from depression is analogous to morbidity from smoking. Interestingly, if an individual displays anxiety along with depression, then ...

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Brain Imaging Illuminates Alzheimer Risk November 18th, 2009

A new study from the University of Kansas School of Medicine demonstrates that brain imaging can determine the genetic risk for Alzheimer’s in healthy subjects. Investigators used ...

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Telephonic Depression Care After Heart Surgery November 18th, 2009

Depression is a common diagnosis associated with heart disease and a dangerous sequel after cardiac surgery. A new study finds that telemedicine consultations can reduce depression and improve ...

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Levels of Compassion and Stress Related to Genetics November 18th, 2009

New research suggests a particular genetic profile may contribute to how empathetic a human is, and how that person reacts to stress. Investigators discovered a variation in the ...

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Schizophrenia Profile Consistent Worldwide November 17th, 2009

A wide-reaching study of people with schizophrenia discovered amazing similarities ...

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Excess Parental Control May Backfire November 17th, 2009

A new study on how children and young people view parenting provides ...

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New Therapy Technique Reduces Divorce Rates November 17th, 2009

According to a new clinical trial, a therapy technique known ...

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