It’s easy to write suicidal people off as mentally unstable or think of them as foolish, but there are societal reasons for suicide that… » »
Baby Einstein DVD fails to boost language
05 Mar 2010, 02:17 +04:00
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Fueling recent criticism of educational DVDs for toddlers, a new study finds that kids do not improve language skills after viewing one such product,… » »
Physical Symptoms Could Be Sign Of Depression
28 Feb 2010, 22:35 +04:00
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Depression and chronic mood disorders can manifest themselves through physical symptoms, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine.
“It’s something that… » »
Postpartum depression grips local woman after having children
26 Feb 2010, 13:23 +04:00
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Few things can compare to the joys of motherhood. However, sometimes that joy can be taken away by postpartum depression or PPD.
… » »
Physical symptoms could be sign of depression
26 Feb 2010, 13:21 +04:00
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Depression and chronic mood disorders can manifest themselves through physical symptoms, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine.
“It’s something… » »
Rwandan genocide survivors provide new insights into resilience and PTSD
26 Feb 2010, 02:29 +04:00
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The 1994 genocide in Rwanda resulted in the mass killing of up to one million people over the course of about 100 days. Although… » »
A mother’s sensitivity may help language growth in children with autism spectrum disorder
26 Feb 2010, 02:28 +04:00
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-A new study by researchers from the University of Miami shows that maternal sensitivity may influence language development among children who go on to… » »
A new British study suggests that the regular consumption of recreational drugs like ecstasy can cause memory lapse.
This is the first… » »
Protecting the brain from a deadly genetic disease
24 Feb 2010, 04:05 +04:00
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Huntington’s disease (HD) is a cruel, hereditary condition that leads to severe physical and mental deterioration, psychiatric problems and eventually, death. Currently, there are… » »
Parents of Bipolar Children Applaud New DSM-V Diagnostic Category, But Call for a More Accurate Name
19 Feb 2010, 16:12 +04:00
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The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF), a non-profit organization providing education, support and advocacy for families raising children with bipolar disorder and related… » »