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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 ...

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 ...

Mania in Teens Just as Common as in Adults

May 18th, 2012
The number of teens who have experienced mania— a hallmark of bipolar disorder, characterized by excessive energy, a lack of sleep and sometimes risky behaviors – is close to the number of adults estimated to have the disorder, suggesting that in many ...

Study Finds Nature Beats Nurture in Character Traits

May 17th, 2012
Genes May be Key to a Successful LifeGenes play a greater role in forming character traits — such as self-control, decision-making or sociability — than was previously thought, ...

Repetitive Head Impacts Can Affect Learning in College Athletes

May 17th, 2012
Repetitive Head Impacts May Reduce Learning in College Athletes  A new study suggests that athletes who suffer head impacts during contact sports, such as ...

Walk in the Park Can Benefit Those with Depression

May 15th, 2012
Walk in the Park Can Benefit Those With DepressionA walk in the park may have psychological benefits for people suffering from depression, according to researchers ...

Study Finds No ‘God Spot’ in Brain, But Welter of Spiritual Connections

May 14th, 2012
Researcher Says There is No 'God Spot' In The BrainWhile scientists have speculated that the human brain features a “God spot,” a distinct area of the ...

Bipolar Symptoms Stronger When Anxiety Disorder is Present

May 14th, 2012
Bipolar Symptoms Stronger When Anxiety Disorder is PresentPeople who suffer from an anxiety disorder in addition to bipolar disorder are more likely to have severe symptoms of bipolar, ...

Gluten Sensitivity in Mothers Linked to Schizophrenia Risk in Children

May 13th, 2012
Gluten Sensitivity in Mothers Linked to Schizophrenia Risk in ChildrenChildren born to mothers who have a gluten sensitivity may be at greater risk for developing certain psychiatric disorders later in life, according ...
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