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Portion of Hippocampus Found to Play Role in Modulating Anxiety
March 6, 2013 Researchers have found the first evidence that selective activation of the dentate gyrus, a portion of the hippocampus, can reduce anxiety without affecting learning. The findings suggest that ... > full story -
People With Mental Illness at Highly Increased Risk of Being Murder Victims, Study Suggests
March 5, 2013 People with mental disorders have a highly increased risk of being victims of homicide, a large study ... > full story -
Insomnia Is Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure
March 5, 2013 People who suffer from insomnia appear to have an increased risk of developing heart failure, according to the largest study to investigate the ... > full story -
Potential Target to Better Treat, Cure Anxiety Disorders
March 5, 2013 Researchers have, for the first time, identified a specific group of cells in the brainstem whose activation during rapid eye movement sleep is critical for the regulation of emotional memory ... > full story -
Protein Synthesis Blocker May Hold Key to Reducing Effects of Traumatic Events
March 4, 2013 Reducing fear and stress following a traumatic event could be as simple as providing a protein synthesis blocker to the brain, report a team of researchers in a new ... > full story -
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Is Baby Still Breathing? Is Mom's Obsession Normal?
March 4, 2013 A new mother may constantly worry and check to see if her baby is breathing. Or she may obsess about germs. A new study found postpartum moms have a much higher rate of obsessive-compulsive symptoms ... > full story -
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ADHD Takes a Toll Well Into Adulthood
March 4, 2013 The first large, population-based study to follow children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder into adulthood shows that ADHD often doesn’t go away and that children with ADHD are ... > full story -
Infection During Pregnancy and Stress in Puberty Play Key Role in Development of Schizophrenia
March 1, 2013 The interplay between an infection during pregnancy and stress in puberty plays a key role in the development of schizophrenia, as behaviorists demonstrate in a mouse model. However, there is no need ... > full story -
Risk of Heart Attack Death May Increase After Adult Sibling's Death
February 27, 2013 The death of an adult sibling is associated with increased risk of death from heart attack among surviving siblings, especially if the sibling died of a heart attack. The increased risk is most ... > full story -
Police and Firefighters at Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Following Traumatic Events
February 26, 2013 New research suggests that exposure to diverse types of traumatic events among protective services workers is a risk factor for new onset of psychopathology and alcohol use ... > full story
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