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Chronic physical illness in children may increase chances of later life mental health problems

A new study into the effects of chronic physical illness in children on their life-long mental health has found that such experiences appear to increase the chances of them having depression and anxiety in adulthood.

12 May 2017

People with severe mental illness have higher risk for cardiovascular disease, study reveals

An international study of more than 3.2 million people with severe mental illness reveals a substantially increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease compared to the general population.

12 May 2017

Women tend to endorse gender roles portrayed on TV at expense of their needs, says researcher

College women who frequently watch television or who believe that the content is real, tend to endorse the gender roles that are portrayed often on TV, says a University of Michigan researcher.

11 May 2017

First year of elementary school improves child's attentiveness, research shows

The first year of elementary school markedly boosts a child's attentiveness, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley, and the Max Planck Institute in Germany.

11 May 2017

Evolution of overall brain size accounts for most of the differences, study reveals

Which came first, overall bigger brains or larger brain regions that control specialized behaviors? Neuroscientists have debated this question for decades, but a new Cornell University study settles the score.

11 May 2017

Virtual reality support group could be effective option for older adults who have lost a spouse

As the U.S. population ages, it's estimated that half of women older than 65 are widows, while one-sixth of men of the same age have lost their spouses.

10 May 2017

Computer-generated physician aims to help patients better understand test results

If viewing your latest medical test results on your doctor'ss online portal leaves you scratching your head and wondering whether to start planning your 100th-birthday bash or begin writing your will, you're not alone.

9 May 2017

Childhood bullying may lead to negative health outcomes in adulthood

Childhood bullying may lead to long-lasting health consequences, impacting psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular health well into adulthood, according to a study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

9 May 2017

Dad's interaction with children in early life could have positive impact on cognitive development

Fathers who interact more with their children in their first few months of life could have a positive impact on their baby's cognitive development.

9 May 2017

Narrative expressive writing after divorce could improve cardiovascular health

Journaling after divorce could improve your cardiovascular health -- but only if you do it in a way that tells a story, new University of Arizona research suggests.

8 May 2017

Study: Brain injury can increase impulsivity problems in rats

New research from the University of British Columbia confirms for the first time that even mild brain injury can result in impulse control problems in rats.

8 May 2017

Aroma researcher highlights stimulating power of smell in humans

We might be forgiven for thinking that a dog's sense of smell is more sensitive than our own. After all, our other senses seem to dominate daily life.

5 May 2017

Study reveals swearing provides tolerance toward pain and makes individuals stronger

The study conducted by Dr Richard Stephens, from Keele University, and David Spierer and Emmanuel Katehis, from Long Island University Brooklyn, reveals that swearing aloud makes individuals stronger.

5 May 2017

Study shows how feelings of clinician-patient similarity and trust can help reduce pain

Getting a shot at your doctor's office can be a stressful experience. But what if you knew your doctor was from your hometown, liked the same food as you, or shared your religious beliefs? Now that you feel more culturally connected to your doctor, will the shot hurt less?

5 May 2017

Researchers uncover new connection between brain regions involved in early stages of motor control

A newborn's brain is abuzz with activity. Day and night, it's processing signals from all over the body, from recognizing the wriggles of the child's own fingers and toes to the sound of mommy's or daddy's voice.

5 May 2017

Researchers develop new tool to document black men's experiences of police-based discrimination

Researchers have developed a new tool to catalog police and law enforcement interactions with black men, the Police and Law Enforcement Scale, with the hope of documenting people's experiences and perceptions of police-based discrimination.

3 May 2017

Day-to-day stressors can increase illegal drug use among people on probation or parole

A recent study finds that even small, day-to-day stressors can cause an increase in illegal drug use among people on probation or parole who have a history of substance use.

3 May 2017

Prenatal cocaine exposure linked to increased risk of drug use among teens

While the crack cocaine epidemic peaked in the late 1980's, its effects are still causing harm to an estimated 3 million teenagers and young adults exposed to the stimulant in the womb.

3 May 2017

Study shows first evidence of cognitive flexibility in bilinguals

Language has such a powerful effect, it can influence the way in which we experience time, according to a new study.

3 May 2017

Researchers find connection between brain activity and social networks

When someone talks about using "your network" to find a job or answer a question, most people understand that to mean the interconnected web of your friends, family, and acquaintances. But we all have another key network that shapes our life in powerful ways: our brains.

2 May 2017

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Chronic physical illness in children may increase chances of later life mental health problems

People with severe mental illness have higher risk for cardiovascular disease, study reveals

Women tend to endorse gender roles portrayed on TV at expense of their needs, says researcher

First year of elementary school improves child's attentiveness, research shows

Evolution of overall brain size accounts for most of the differences, study reveals

Virtual reality support group could be effective option for older adults who have lost a spouse

Computer-generated physician aims to help patients better understand test results

Childhood bullying may lead to negative health outcomes in adulthood

Dad's interaction with children in early life could have positive impact on cognitive development

Narrative expressive writing after divorce could improve cardiovascular health

Study: Brain injury can increase impulsivity problems in rats

Aroma researcher highlights stimulating power of smell in humans

Study reveals swearing provides tolerance toward pain and makes individuals stronger

Study shows how feelings of clinician-patient similarity and trust can help reduce pain

Researchers uncover new connection between brain regions involved in early stages of motor control

Researchers develop new tool to document black men's experiences of police-based discrimination

Day-to-day stressors can increase illegal drug use among people on probation or parole

Prenatal cocaine exposure linked to increased risk of drug use among teens

Study shows first evidence of cognitive flexibility in bilinguals

Researchers find connection between brain activity and social networks

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