Archive for September, 2007

Victimization of College Students Up Suicide Risk

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
New research indicates that being victimized because of sexual orientation is a chief risk factor for suicidal behavior among gay, lesbian and bisexual college students. The study is the first ...
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Medication May Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia

Monday, September 24th, 2007
A new study suggests a modified treatment approach may improve attention, memory and problem-solving abilities for those diagnosed with schizophrenia. Researchers believe a treatment strategy of blocking the glutamate system, a ...
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Brain Imaging of Sexual Predators

Monday, September 24th, 2007
Pedophilia is viewed by many as the most despicable or contemptible of all sexual assaults. New research uses modern imaging techniques to view the brain circuits of adults who are ...
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Treat Depression With Exercise

Monday, September 24th, 2007
Depression often accompanies the diagnosis of coronary heart disease with the mood disorder impairing prognosis and quality of life. A new research review finds that one of the 'oldest' forms ...
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Unintentional Behaviors May Accompany Aging

Friday, September 21st, 2007
Brain changes that occur as a normal part of the aging process may predispose certain individuals to unintended racism, depression and problem gambling. The finding is reported in the October issue ...
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A Season For Mood Disorders

Friday, September 21st, 2007
Experts are cautioning that a decline in mood, energy level and motivation may occur during November only to return to normal in April. The condition, called Seasonal Affective Disorder ...
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Cancer Stress Similar For Patient and Spouse

Friday, September 21st, 2007
Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is a devastating blow for an individual and, according to new research, an equally traumatic time for the significant other. University of Michigan researchers discovered ...
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Haldol May Lead to Heart Problems

Thursday, September 20th, 2007
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released an alert related to people who have been prescribed haloperidol (marketed as Haldol, Haldol Decanoate and Haldol Lactate). A specific type of problem related to the ...
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Friendship Groups Help Date Safety

Thursday, September 20th, 2007
Unfortunately, compared to other industrialized nations, the United States has the highest incidence of teenage pregnancy by a considerable margin. Research on this disturbing trend finds that a teenage girl's ...
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Overweight Not Linked With Memory Problems

Thursday, September 20th, 2007
New research finds memory loss in seniors is not caused by being overweight, unlike the increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease that are known to ...
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