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Lead May Be the Culprit in ADHD
ADHD, or
attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder, is among the
costliest of behavioral
disorders. New research
suggests that the culprit
may be an old villain --
... > full story
How to Measure Attention Span of a Fly: Implications for ADHD, Autism in Humans
An Australian-German team of
scientists has found a way
to measure the attention
span of a fly. The findings
could lead to further
... > full story
Deep Brain Stimulation Successful for Treatment of Severely Depressive Patient
Neurosurgeons and
psychiatrists have for the
first time successfully
treated a patient suffering
from severe depression by
... > full story
New Treatment for Hyperactivity in Children: Thought-Operated Computer System
A new thought-operated
computer system which can
reduce the symptoms of
Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder
... > full story
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Older Female Cancer Survivors Have Added Health Issues Compared to Their Counterparts
February 8, 2010 — As cancer survivors live longer, questions arise about what kind of care long-term survivors require. A recently study found 245 older married women who survived cancer had more health problems as ... > full story -
Financial Hardship Contributes to Diagnosis Anxiety
February 8, 2010 — Women with medium or low levels of income are more susceptible to anxiety and depression after ductal carcinoma in situ ... > full story -
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Early Abuse Tied to More Depression in Children
February 7, 2010 — A study of 500 low-income children ages 7 to 13, about half of whom had been abused and/or neglected, aimed to find out whether abuse early in life and feelings of depression affected cortisol ... > full story -
Moms' Depression in Pregnancy Tied to Antisocial Behavior in Teens
February 6, 2010 — Researchers studying 120 British youth from inner-city areas found that mothers who became depressed when pregnant were four times as likely to have children who were violent at 16. This was true for ... > full story -
Melatonin Precursor Stimulates Growth Factor Circuits in Brain
February 5, 2010 — N-acetylserotonin, the immediate precursor to melatonin, activates the same growth circuits in the brain as BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor). The results have implications for how some ... > full story -
Acupuncture Found Effective Against Depression During Pregnancy
February 4, 2010 — Researchers have shown that acupuncture may be an effective treatment for depression during ... > full story -
Excessive Internet Use Is Linked to Depression
February 4, 2010 — People who spend a lot of time browsing the 'Net' are more likely to show depressive symptoms, according to the first large-scale study of its ... > full story -
Severe Complications of Diabetes Higher in Depressed Patients
February 4, 2010 — A prospective study of Group Health primary-care patients with diabetes in western Washington showed that depression raised the risks of advanced and severe complications from diabetes during a ... > full story -
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Scientists Discover Alterations in Brain's Reward System Related to Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder
February 3, 2010 — Until now, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was related to alterations in the brain affecting attention and cognitive processes. Researchers in Spain have now discovered anomalies in ... > full story -
Exercise May Increase Volume in Certain Brain Areas of Patients With Schizophrenia
February 3, 2010 — Potentially beneficial brain changes (an increase in the volume of an area known as the hippocampus) occur in response to exercise both in patients with schizophrenia and healthy controls, according ... > full story
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