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Chemical Changes in Brain Linked to Antisocial Behavior

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

New research suggests a chemical imbalance resulting in a hypersensitive brain reward system may play a critical role ...

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Physical Activity Helps Improve Social Skills

Monday, March 15th, 2010

New research suggests physical activity can help adolescent children develop important skills such as leadership and empathy. In turn, these skills ...

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Discriminatory Policies Affect Mental Health

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

A new study discovers institutional discrimination can influence the psychiatric health of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) individuals. Researchers from Columbia University’s ...

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Anti-Drinking Ads Often Backfire

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Indiana University scientists have discovered guilt- or shame-based anti-drinking advertising campaigns actually can cause an unintended effect: They can cause people to drink more ...

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Cell Phone Diet

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Health experts are hopeful that the new round of mini-computers -- such as your cell phone -- will provide individuals complete access to ...

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Child Sexual Abuse Victims at Risk

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

A new Australian study suggests victims of child sexual abuse are at increased risk of suicide and accidental fatal drug ...

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Some Groups Need Tailored Help To Quit Smoking

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Despite significant progress over the last two decades, the current national trend for quitting smoking is flat. Experts ...

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Extreme Chocolate Compulsion

Friday, February 12th, 2010

A new study finds that chocolate's appeal can be stunning: Chocolate-craving mice tolerate electric shocks to get their fix. Rossella Ventura and her ...

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