Archive for May 19th, 2008

Teens’ Perception of Popularity Is Important

Monday, May 19th, 2008
The adage of perception being as important as reality holds true as a new study finds teenagers who feel good about themselves and are comfortable with their peers can be socially ...

Transplant Caregivers Face Depression and PTSD

Monday, May 19th, 2008
Caregivers of deceased lung transplant patients are four-to-five times more likely to experience symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than the average population. Researchers analyzed the stress levels of caregivers, ...

Stress During Pregnancy Can Predispose Infant to Allergies

Monday, May 19th, 2008
New research suggests that a mother's stress during pregnancy can influence the babies developing immune system. Scientists from Harvard Medical School found that women who are stressed during pregnancy may pass some ...

Domestic Violence Affects Men

Monday, May 19th, 2008
A new research report finds that domestic violence can happen to men, not only to women. The study extends the Group Health Cooperative Center for Health Studies research on domestic ...