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Postpartum Depression Prediction Tools Identified in Study
December 31, 2009 – 2:03 pm

Until recently, postpartum depression was something a new mother often suffered from in silence. Classic signs may have been present, but without proper education into the risk and what to look for, many cases went …

Heavy Drinking at the Holidays Can Be Dangerous
December 31, 2009 – 12:26 pm

‘Tis the season for drinking. Much like the free reign we give ourselves at the buffet table, too many of us consume too much champagne, eggnog or spiced wine at this time of year.
In a …

Who’s to Blame for Anorexia?
December 30, 2009 – 10:51 am

Painfully thin, emaciated, starving – these words come to mind when looking at photographs of malnourished children in third-world countries. But they’re not the only ones suffering – and they’re not suffering by choice. Anorexia, …

Online Information on Spice Drugs Misleading
December 29, 2009 – 1:37 pm

Spice drugs are not necessarily causing concern among parents or even law enforcement, but the availability of such drugs online should gain attention. Science Daily recently published a release that summarized the findings of a …

How Exercise Affects Depressive Symptoms in Overweight Children
December 28, 2009 – 1:24 pm

Exercise is often recommended for battling the blues, including fighting off depressive symptoms. Runners sometimes refer to a “runners’ high,” a euphoric feeling that makes them energized and enthusiastic after what would be expected to …

The Dangers of Copycat Suicide
December 27, 2009 – 10:44 am

When a high-profile or celebrity commits suicide, it’s predictably all over the news. In fact, you can’t escape the mass media coverage. Not only do the headlines scream out from the front pages of newspapers, …

Women at Greater Risk of Depression after Stroke
December 26, 2009 – 9:04 am

Depression is a common side effect for a person who has suffered a stroke. In fact, it happens in as many as one-third of patients. According to a large new review of studies in the …

Researchers Identify Gene Deletion that Leads to Learning and Behavior Issues
December 25, 2009 – 8:00 am

When an individual has challenges in their learning and behavior, parents and doctors usually want to know why. Now, a consortium of researchers led by Baylor College of Medicine in a report said that the …

Series Examines Treatment Gap for Disorders in Low and Middle Income Countries
December 24, 2009 – 10:23 am

Treating mental and neurological disorders and substance abuse is imperative if an individual hopes to lead a productive life. For those living in low and middle income countries, as many as 90 percent of these …

Ethnic Pride Good for Mental Health
December 23, 2009 – 3:09 pm

Can your ethnicity play into your mental health? According to a new study, it can. This study, carried out by researchers at Northwestern University, Loyola University Chicago and Walden University, and featured in a Science …