An herb and chemical blend dubbed K2 that is sold legally in the U.S. as incense but produces a marijuana-like high when smoked is… » »
Synthetic marijuana, legal in U.S., causing outcry
30 Jul 2010, 17:01 +04:00
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Psychologists develop 2 potent new predictors of suicide risk
29 Jul 2010, 05:54 +04:00
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Two powerful new tests developed by psychologists at Harvard University show great promise in predicting patients’ risk of attempting suicide.
The work… » »
Nearly 1 in 5 Californians report need for mental health services, study finds
29 Jul 2010, 05:50 +04:00
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In a comprehensive new study of mental health status and the use of mental health services by Californians, the UCLA Center for Health Policy… » »
Certain epilepsy drugs may increase risk of suicide
28 Jul 2010, 05:47 +04:00
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While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires a warning of an increased risk of suicide for all epilepsy drugs, a new study shows… » »
Why more education lowers dementia risk
27 Jul 2010, 04:15 +04:00
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A team of researchers from the UK and Finland has discovered why people who stay in education longer have a lower risk of developing… » »
Can I buy you a drink? Genetics may determine sensitivity to other people’s drinking behavior
23 Jul 2010, 05:17 +04:00
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Your friend walks into a bar to meet you for happy hour. He sidles up to the bar and orders a drink — does… » »
California city approves marijuana farming
22 Jul 2010, 10:59 +04:00
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The city of Oakland, California on Tuesday legalized large-scale marijuana cultivation for medical use and will issue up to four permits for “industrial” cultivation… » »
Autistic kids grow normally despite limited diet
21 Jul 2010, 08:12 +04:00
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Children with autism tend to be picky eaters, but a new study suggests that their growth may not be impaired because of it.… » »
Reducing the abundance of a set of microRNAs—small bits of genetic material that influence gene expression—reduces the urge for a cocaine fix in mice,… » »
Screening speech may aid autism diagnosis: study
21 Jul 2010, 01:01 +04:00
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A device may be able to automatically screen young children for autism based on how they talk, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
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