Suicides and depression cases in Japan last year cost the country 2.7 trillion yen (just over $32.1 billion) when taking into account lost income… » »
Japan suicides, depression costly: study
07 Sep 2010, 21:02 +04:00
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Some children with autism show a preference for geometric patterns at an early age
07 Sep 2010, 11:04 +04:00
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A fixation on geometric patterns may be associated with autism in children as young as 14 months, according to a report published online today… » »
Hallucinogen appears safe, may improve mood among patients with advanced-stage cancer and anxiety
07 Sep 2010, 11:03 +04:00
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A pilot study suggests the hallucinogen psilocybin may be feasible and safe to administer to patients with advanced-stage cancer and anxiety, with promising effects… » »
Study examines association between urban living and psychotic disorders
07 Sep 2010, 11:02 +04:00
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The association between psychotic disorders and living in urban areas appears to be a reflection of increased social fragmentation present within cities, according to… » »
Study exposes cognitive impairment in people with Parkinson’s disease
06 Sep 2010, 14:03 +04:00
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Queen’s researchers have found that people with Parkinson’s disease can perform automated tasks better than people without the disease, but have significant difficulty switching… » »
Why Does Anxiety Target Women More? FSU Researcher Awarded $1.8M Grant to Find Out
01 Sep 2010, 21:37 +04:00
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Anxiety disorders afflict women twice as often as men, but estrogen might not be the reason. Testosterone, though, could be.
That is… » »
Hispanic kids show greater risk of substance use
01 Sep 2010, 21:08 +04:00
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Hispanic middle school students may be more likely to smoke, drink or use marijuana than their peers of other races and ethnicities, whereas… » »
Prenatal exposure to pesticides linked to attention problems
19 Aug 2010, 18:06 +04:00
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Children who were exposed to organophosphate pesticides while still in their mother’s womb were more likely to develop attention disorders years later, according to… » »
More evidence for fibromyalgia, suicide link
19 Aug 2010, 18:05 +04:00
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A study of more than 8,000 Americans with fibromyalgia suggests that they are not at an overall increased risk of dying over a… » »
Nearly 1 million children potentially misdiagnosed with ADHD, study finds
18 Aug 2010, 09:13 +04:00
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Nearly 1 million children in the United States are potentially misdiagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder simply because they are the youngest –… » »