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Depression as Deadly as Smoking

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

A Norwegian study has found that the risk of dying from depression is analogous to morbidity from smoking. Interestingly, if an individual displays anxiety along with depression, then the risk of dying is less than ...

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Brain Imaging Illuminates Alzheimer Risk

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

A new study from the University of Kansas School of Medicine demonstrates that brain imaging can determine the genetic risk for Alzheimer’s in healthy subjects. Investigators used automated neuroimaging analysis techniques to characterize the ...

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Telephonic Depression Care After Heart Surgery

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Depression is a common diagnosis associated with heart disease and a dangerous sequel after cardiac surgery. A new study finds that telemedicine consultations can reduce depression and improve quality of life after a coronary artery ...

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Levels of Compassion and Stress Related to Genetics

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

New research suggests a particular genetic profile may contribute to how empathetic a human is, and how that person reacts to stress. Investigators discovered a variation in the genetic receptor of the hormone/neurotransmitter oxytocin was ...

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Schizophrenia Profile Consistent Worldwide

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

A wide-reaching study of people with schizophrenia discovered amazing similarities in symptoms, medication, employment and sexual problems. The ...

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Excess Parental Control May Backfire

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

A new study on how children and young people view parenting provides an excellent perspective on how control, even ...

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New Therapy Technique Reduces Divorce Rates

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

According to a new clinical trial, a therapy technique known as client-directed feedback can greatly increase the ...

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Female Libido Medication

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

For decades researchers have searched unsuccessfully for a female equivalent to Viagra. Now, findings from three separate clinical trials suggest a ...

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