
Police Work Undermines Cardiovascular Health, Comparison To General Population Shows
It is well documented that
police officers have a
higher risk of developing
heart disease: The question
is why. In the most recent
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Many Genetic Contributions To Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder Discovered
Scientists have discovered
that many common genetic
variants contribute to a
person's risk of
schizophrenia, providing the
... > full story

Ability To Literally Imagine Oneself In Another's Shoes May Be Tied To Empathy
New research indicates the
way our brain handles how we
move through space --
including being able to
imagine literally stepping
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Nintendo Wii May Enhance Parkinson's Treatment
The Nintendo Wii may help
treat symptoms of
Parkinson's disease,
including depression, a
researcher says. ... > full story
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Does Study Design Influence Clinical Outcome?
July 5, 2009 Response and remission rates to antidepressants are significantly affected by study type and duration. Clinicians and researchers must consider the study design when interpreting and designing RCTs ... > full story -
Rush Of Blood To The Head: Anger Increases Blood Flow
July 4, 2009 Mental stress causes carotid artery dilation and increases brain blood flow. A series of ultrasound experiments also found that this dilatory reflex was absent in people with high blood ... > full story -
Poor Sleep Is Independently Associated With Depression In Postpartum Women
July 3, 2009 Postpartum depression may aggravate an already impaired sleep quality, as experiencing difficulties with sleep is a symptom of ... > full story -
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Immune System Linked To Schizophrenia
July 1, 2009 Researchers have, for the first time, identified additional genes that confirm what scientists have long suspected -- that the immune system may play a role in the development of schizophrenia. ... > full story -
Mouse Model Of Parkinson's Reproduces Nonmotor Symptoms
June 30, 2009 Nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson's include digestive and sleep problems, loss of sense of smell and depression. A mouse with a mutation in a gene responsible for packaging neurotransmitters like ... > full story -
From Columbine To Dawson: Psychological Impact Of Mass Shootings
June 30, 2009 Time does not heal all wounds, according to a new study. Since the September 13, 2006, mass shooting at Dawson College in Montreal, Canada, 40 percent of respondents have reported mental health ... > full story -
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Placebo Effects In Caregivers May Change Behavior Of Children With ADHD
June 30, 2009 Stimulant medications, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are the accepted treatment to stem hyperactivity in children with attention deficit-hyperactive disorder and improve their behavior. Now a recent ... > full story -
Deep Brain Stimulation To Treat Psychiatric Diseases Reviewed
June 29, 2009 Pioneering therapeutic trials to investigate the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation in hard-to-treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and Tourette's syndrome are underway at multiple ... > full story -
Patterns Of Genetic Changes In Mental Retardation Uncovered
June 29, 2009 Researchers have uncovered some of the central characteristics of genes underlying mental retardation. The research shortens the list of genes whose changes lead to this disorder from thousands to ... > full story -
Partner Relationship As A Buffer Against Stress
June 29, 2009 A good partner relationship can act as a buffer for those exposed to work-related stress. The relationship reduces the negative effects of this kind of stress on our health. But poor relationships ... > full story
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