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Direct Brain Stimulation Decreases Hallucinations in Schizophrenia

May 22nd, 2012
Transcranial direct stimulation may help some patients with schizophrenia, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Although still considered an experimental therapy , direct brain stimulation (DBS) has been in practice for several years and has been tried ...

Social Media and Cell Phones Aid Scientific Research

May 21st, 2012
Social Media and Cell Phones Aid Scientific ResearchA digital native is an individual born during the last 40 years. This cohort typically uses technology in many ...

Genetic Testing Has Not Resulted in Medical Overuse

May 21st, 2012
Genetic Testing Has Not Resulted in Medical OveruseThe availability of genetic testing to help individuals learn their risk for a particular disease has not resulted in an ...

Emotional Intelligence Does Not Help Detect Dishonesty

May 21st, 2012
Emotional Intelligence Does Not Help Detect Dishonesty While high levels of emotional intelligence can help individuals navigate the ups and downs of daily life, the perception of ...

Teen Literature Heavy with Profanity

May 21st, 2012
Teen Literature Heavy with ProfanityA new study finds that the authors of teen literature often portray their more foul-mouthed characters as rich, attractive and popular. For many adults, the ...

Winter Babies at Greater Risk for Schizophrenia

May 20th, 2012
Schizophrenia is more widespread among individuals born during the winter months—especially in January, according to a new, large study. Furthermore, the month in which a baby is born greatly affects his or her eyesight and eating habits and also influences birth defects ...

Saturated Fats Bad For The Brain

May 19th, 2012
A new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital has found a link between saturated fats and declines in memory and overall cognitive function. The study also found that monounsaturated fat was associated with better overall cognitive function and memory. The research team analyzed data ...

Is ‘Gaydar’ Mostly on the Mark?

May 19th, 2012
After seeing faces for less than a blink of an eye, college students can accurately identify a person's sexual orientation, according to new research that shows that "gaydar" persisted even when they saw the photos upside down. The findings, published in the open-access ...

Winning the War Against PTSD

May 19th, 2012
A new study has found that the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq is dramatically lower than predicted. A Harvard researcher credits new efforts by the Army to prevent PTSD, as well as ensuring that those ...

Chinese Herb May Curb Binge Drinking

May 18th, 2012
Herb May Curb Binge DrinkingAn extract of the Chinese herb kudzu may be useful in treating alcoholism and curbing binge drinking, according to a new study by McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School ...
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