
'Warrior Gene' Linked To Gang Membership, Weapon Use
Boys who carry a particular
variation of the gene
Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA),
sometimes called the
"warrior gene," are more
likely not only to join
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Dogs Are Aggressive If They Are Trained Badly
Many dogs are put down or
abandoned due to their
violent nature, but contrary
to popular belief, breed has
little to do with a dog's
aggressive behavior compared
to all the owner-dependent
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Anger And Hostility Harmful To The Heart, Especially Among Men
Anger and hostility are
significantly associated
with both a higher risk for
coronary heart disease (CHD)
in healthy individuals and
poorer outcomes in patients
... > full story

Video Game Players Love The Game, Not The Gore
The next time a loved one
brandishes a virtual shotgun
in their favorite video
game, take heart. That look
of glee, says a new study,
likely stems from the
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Partner Violence Continues After Break-up
July 9, 2009 Violence inflicted by an intimate partner lasts longer if the couple has children together, and the violence continues after the relationship ends. In addition, children are harmed more by witnessing ... > full story -
Afghani Children Suffering From Post-traumatic Stress
June 24, 2009 Children who live in Afghanistan are more prone to developing ... > full story -
Glucose Metabolism And Recidivism Of Severe Violent Crimes In Alcohol Intoxications
June 3, 2009 A low glycogen level, which means non-oxidative glucose metabolism, predicts forthcoming violent offending among antisocial violent offender males, suggests a new ... > full story -
People With Parents Who Fight Are More Likely To Have Mental Health Problems In Later Life
May 28, 2009 People with parents who were violent to each other are more likely to have mental health problems when they grow up, reveals new ... > full story -
Abusive Relationships Increase Women’s Risk Of HIV Infection
May 25, 2009 A new study of nearly 14,000 U.S. women reveals that those who are in physically abusive relationships are at higher risk for HIV ... > full story -
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Substance Abuse Factor In Higher Risk Of Violent Crime By Persons With Schizophrenia
May 22, 2009 The increased risk of persons with schizophrenia committing violent crime may be largely mediated by co-existing substance abuse problems, according to a new ... > full story -
Children Who Are Depressed, Anxious Or Aggressive In First Grade Risk Being Victimized Later On
May 18, 2009 A longitudinal study of 400 Canadian school children shows that children entering first grade with signs of depression and anxiety or excessive aggression are at risk of being chronically victimized ... > full story -
Can You See The Emotions I Hear? Brain Imaging Study Says Yes
May 15, 2009 By observing the pattern of activity in the brain, scientists have discovered they can "read" whether a person just heard words spoken in anger, joy, relief, or sadness. The discovery is the first to ... > full story -
Consumer Anger Pays Off: Strategic Displays May Aid Negotiations
May 12, 2009 The time-honored tradition of displaying emotions to try to get a better deal might actually work, but inflating emotions can backfire, according to a new ... > full story -
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Why Are Some Young Victims Of Domestic Violence Resilient?
April 29, 2009 A longitudinal study of American children finds that children who witnessed domestic violence against their mothers were almost four times more likely than other children to develop emotional or ... > full story
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