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Some Captive Chimpanzees Show Signs of Compromised Mental Health, Research Shows
June 22, 2011 — A new study finds that serious behavioral abnormalities, some of which could be compared to mental illness in humans, are endemic among captive chimpanzees. While most behavior of zoo-living ... > full story -
CDT Biomarker Ineffective for Identifying Unhealthy Alcohol Use Among HIV-Infected Adults
June 20, 2011 — Researchers have found that among HIV-infected adults with alcohol problems, measuring their carbohydrate-deficient transferrin biomarker was a poor and inaccurate method for detecting unhealthy ... > full story -
GPs Missing Early Dementia, UK Study Shows
June 20, 2011 — New research demonstrates that general practitioners (GPs) are struggling to correctly identify people in the early stages of dementia resulting in both missed cases (false negatives) and ... > full story -
Motivation to Change, Confidence to Resist Temptation, Should Tailor Alcohol-Dependence Treatment
June 15, 2011 — People seeking help for their alcohol or other drug problems enter treatment with very different levels of motivation to change. Differences in motivation appear to make a critical difference in ... > full story -
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Helps Curb Impulsivity
June 15, 2011 — Inhibitory control can be boosted with a mild form of brain stimulation, according to a new study. The study's findings indicate that non-invasive intervention can greatly improve patients' ... > full story -
Note to Dads: Good Parenting Makes a Difference
June 14, 2011 — A new study looked at biologically related sisters from both intact families and those where parents had divorced. Researchers found that quality time with fathers reduced the incidences of risky ... > full story -
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Can Reduce Suicidal Ideation
June 14, 2011 — The study involved 303 community outpatients between 18 and 88 years of age who completed group cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. About 21 percent of participants reported having suicidal ... > full story -
Brain Scan Identifies Patterns of Plaques and Tangles in Adults With Down Syndrome
June 13, 2011 — In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used a unique brain scan to assess the levels of plaques and tangles -- the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease -- in adults with Down syndrome. The ... > full story -
Preteens Surrounded by Smokers Get Hooked on Nicotine, Study Suggests
June 13, 2011 — Exposure to secondhand smoke can create symptoms of nicotine dependence in non-smoking preteens, according to a new study. The study also found that tweens who repeatedly observe a parent, sibling, ... > full story -
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Brain Imaging Study of Preschoolers With ADHD Detects Brain Differences Linked to Symptoms
June 9, 2011 — Researchers found differences in the brains of preschool children with symptoms of ADHD. Results showed the region of the brain important for cognitive and motor control was smaller in these children ... > full story
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