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Mothers of teenagers with ASD report higher levels of negative psychological symptoms

Anyone who has ever survived being a teenager should be well aware that parenting a teenager can be no easy feat. But factor in a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disability (ID), and you'll likely have the recipe for a unique set of challenges to the entire family unit.

28 Nov 2017

Controlling organ functions with your cell phone may be possible in future

Think about this. You have diabetes, are trying to control your insulin levels and instead of taking a pill or giving yourself an injection, you click an app on your phone that tells your pancreas to bring blood sugar levels back to normal.

22 Nov 2017

Study highlights need for early identification, treatment of PTSD in cancer survivors

A recent study showed approximately one-fifth of patients with cancer experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) several months after diagnosis, and many of these patients continued to live with PTSD years later.

20 Nov 2017

New research sheds light on negative effects of stress on the brain

Stress can have numerous harmful effects on the mind and body, both immediately and over long periods of time. New research reveals mechanisms by which stress exacts its toll throughout the body, from the brain to the male reproductive system, and points to potential paths for reducing the negative effects of stress.

13 Nov 2017

Researchers find low levels of neuroactive steroid in both obese and anorexic women

Women at opposite extremes of the weight spectrum have low levels of the neuroactive steroid allopregnanolone, according to new research published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology.

10 Nov 2017

Major labeling inaccuracies in cannabidiol extract products

There is a growing demand among consumers for marijuana containing products supposedly providing several health benefits in a range od diseases and conditions. This has spawned thousands of websites that are selling these products online. Many of these contain mislabeled cannabidiol (CBD) or a compound found in cannabis or marijuana finds a new study.

7 Nov 2017

Molecular method reveals brain circuitry essential for alertness

Using a molecular method likely to become widely adopted by the field, researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health have discovered brain circuitry essential for alertness, or vigilance - and for brain states more generally.

3 Nov 2017

Scientists identify new brain process that allows us to suppress unwanted thoughts

Scientists have identified a key chemical within the 'memory' region of the brain that allows us to suppress unwanted thoughts, helping explain why people who suffer from disorders such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and schizophrenia often experience persistent intrusive thoughts when these circuits go awry.

3 Nov 2017

Systematic review finds lack of data on medical cannabis use in children and adolescents

A systematic review of published studies on the use of medical cannabis in children and adolescents finds a notable lack of studies and a minimal number of the randomized, controlled trials needed to confirm the effectiveness of a treatment.

23 Oct 2017

Years after silently combating sexual trauma, female veterans seek help

Sheila Procella joined the Air Force in 1974 to "see the Earth," she said. She enlisted at the tail end of the Vietnam War, shortly after graduating from high school.

30 Sep 2017

Study highlights experiences of addiction treatment professionals post-Hurricane Katrina

Ten years post-Hurricane Katrina, experts have reflected on the aftermath through the eyes of addiction treatment professionals to become better prepared for future tragedies.

27 Sep 2017

Research focuses on impact of natural disasters on youth

Children's mental state plays an important factor in their developmental growth. After recent storms devastated parts of the U.S. - Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Hurricane Irma in Florida and the Caribbean and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico -- all contributing to massive evacuations of children and families, which children need more attention or support services in the aftermath of these storms and the related stressors that come with surviving and witnessing the destructive power of a Category 4 or 5 hurricane?

26 Sep 2017

Trauma exposure and PTSD may increase risk of developing lupus

In a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in civilian women were strongly associated with increased risk of developing lupus, an autoimmune disease.

20 Sep 2017

Study examines effectiveness of placebo and antidepressants in children, adolescents

Although the clinical efficacy of antidepressants in children and adolescents is proven, it is frequently accompanied by side effects. In addition, the influence of the placebo effect on the efficacy of antidepressants is unclear.

15 Sep 2017

Cocaine users have ‘global impairment’ in brain area linked to impulse and self-control, study finds

Cocaine-addicted individuals say they find the drug much less enjoyable after years of use, but they have great difficulty quitting.

11 Sep 2017

Early signs of cardiovascular risk found in children exposed to 9/11 dust

Sixteen years after the collapse of the World Trade Center towers sent a "cloud" of toxic debris across Lower Manhattan, children living nearby who likely breathed in the ash and fumes are showing early signs of risk for future heart disease.

7 Sep 2017

Victims, responders of Hurricane unknowingly exposed to array of health risks, says disaster relief expert

Natural disasters such as Hurricane Harvey remind us that the health of a thriving population can become endangered in a matter of moments. With Hurricane Irma now expected to impact the east coast, disaster relief expert, William Blazey, D.O., reminds communities that peril continues in the aftermath of a catastrophe, as victims and responders are often unknowingly exposed to an array of short and long-term health risks.