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Link Between Childhood ADHD and Obesity Revealed in First Long-Term Study
A new study found men
diagnosed as children with
attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) were twice
as likely to be obese in a
... > full story
Skydiving Is Never 'Plane Sailing'
Skydivers show the same
level of physical stress
before every jump whether a
first-timer or experienced
jumper, say researchers. ... > full story
Depression Linked to Almost Doubled Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women
Depression among women 47-52
years old is associated with
an almost doubled risk of
stroke. Researchers call for
greater awareness of depres ... > full story
Repeat Brain Injury Raises Soldiers' Suicide Risk
Suicide risk is higher among
military personnel with more
lifetime TBIs, even after
controlling for clinical
symptom severity. Results of
the study show that multiple
... > full story
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Child Maltreatment Increases Risk of Adult Obesity
May 21, 2013 — Children who have suffered maltreatment are 36 percent more likely to be obese in adulthood compared to non-maltreated children, according to a new study. The authors estimate that the prevention or ... > full story -
Genetic Predictors of Postpartum Depression Uncovered
May 21, 2013 — Researchers say they have discovered specific chemical alterations in two genes that, when present during pregnancy, reliably predict whether a woman will develop postpartum ... > full story -
Anabolic Steroids May Affect Future Mental Health
May 20, 2013 — There is a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes. Twenty per cent of the ... > full story -
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One in 10 Teens Using 'Study Drugs,' but Parents Aren't Paying Attention
May 20, 2013 — Just one in 100 parents believe their kids have used prescription stimulants to boost grades, according to a new ... > full story -
Ketamine Shows Significant Therapeutic Benefit in People With Treatment-Resistant Depression
May 18, 2013 — Drug associated with rapid antidepressant effect in largest clinical trial ... > full story -
Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Is Connected to Reduced IQ
May 16, 2013 — The relationship between the heritable risk for schizophrenia and low intelligence (IQ) has not been clear. Schizophrenia is commonly associated with cognitive impairments that may cause functional ... > full story -
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Associated With Type 2 Diabetes
May 16, 2013 — The presence of posttraumatic stress disorder is significantly associated with the development of type 2 ... > full story -
'Good Vibrations:' Brain Ultrasound Improves Mood
May 15, 2013 — Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques aimed at mental and neurological conditions include transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression, and transcranial direct current (electrical) ... > full story -
Getting a Grip on Sleep
May 14, 2013 — All mammals sleep, as do birds and some insects. However, how this basic function is regulated by the brain remains unclear. According to a new study, a brain region called the lateral habenula plays ... > full story -
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Flu in Pregnancy May Quadruple Child's Risk for Bipolar Disorder
May 14, 2013 — Flu in pregnant mothers has been linked to a nearly fourfold increased risk that their child might develop bipolar disorder in adulthood. The findings add to mounting evidence of possible shared ... > full story
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