2009 November | Psych Central News

Abdominal Fat Linked to Dementia

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Experts have warned that abdominal adiposity, or belly fat, is linked with a greater risk of having a stroke or a ...

Rapid STD Test Gains Support

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

As the incidence of sexually spread diseases continues to rise, a new testing technique may be a solution to slow the spread ...

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Pharmacy Input Improves Medication Compliance

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

As healthcare is placed under the microscopic to flesh out health reform, one issue that surfaces involves the poor outcomes that accompany ...

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Physician Depression Associated with Medical Errors

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

A new study discovers burnout and depression are associated with medical errors by American surgeons. The self-reported mistakes were human-error ...

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Smoking While Pregnant, Lead Exposure Linked to ADHD

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Mothers who smoke while pregnant more than double the risk of having a ...

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Sleep Noise Helps Memory

Monday, 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 ...

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Parental Guidance Plus Medications Aid Autistic Children

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

A new federal study finds a plan of medication plus a structured training program for parents is beneficial for children ...

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Maternal Depression Can Stress Child’s Health

Monday, 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 ...

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