2008 January | Psych Central News

Diet and Lifestyle Influence Medications

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

While it may seem obvious that diet and lifestyle play a major role in preventing certain illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and lung cancer, new research finds the beneficial effects ...

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Relationship Similarity Among Gays and Straights

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

A new report suggests same-sex couples are just as committed in their romantic relationships as heterosexual couples. The finding disputes the stereotype that couples in same-sex relationships are not as committed ...

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Schizophrenia Risk Factors Identified in Teens

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Researchers have identified five risk factors in teenagers that can help predict whether a person will go on to develop full-blown schizophrenia. The five key risk factors identified by researchers are: A genetic ...

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Depression and Anxiety Up Cardiac Problems

Monday, January 21st, 2008

The connection between mental disorders and physical conditions is confirmed in a new study that finds major anxiety and/or depression, can double a coronary artery disease patient's chances of repeated heart ...

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Reduce Loneliness With Creativity

Monday, January 21st, 2008

University of Chicago researchers are exploring a clever method that can help people manage the pain of loneliness without the need for human companionship -- create people in their ...

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Wireless Devices May Be Still Be Risky

Monday, January 21st, 2008

A new National Research Council report calls for a stronger research effort on the potential health effects of exposure to radio frequency energy. The report was requested by the U.S. ...

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New Device Detects Alzheimer’s

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Although current medical knowledge cannot reverse the devastating effects of Alzheimer's, the latest medications can delay the onset of the debilitating disease. Consequently, early detection is the key to Alzheimer's patients ...

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Pfizer Strengthens Warnings on Chantix

Friday, January 18th, 2008

Pfizer on Friday finally beefed up its warning on its stop-smoking drug, Chantix, to caution users about the increased potential for depression and suicidal behavior. The pharmaceutical maker has come under ...

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Stress Triggers Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Friday, January 18th, 2008

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating and complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest and that may be worsened by physical or mental activity. ...

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Complex Genetic Influence for Alzheimer’s

Friday, January 18th, 2008

Mayo Clinic researchers have found strong evidence that genes other than the well-known susceptibility risk factor APOE4 influence the risk for developing the neurodegenerative disease. Researchers at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville studied ...

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