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Adjusting your thermostat might improve your thinking
Adjusting your thermostat might improve your thinking
You think best when the air temperature is at a level that makes you feel the most comfortable, new research suggests.More >>
You think best when the air temperature is at a level that makes you feel the most comfortable, new research suggests.More >>
Language problems common for kids with ADHD
Language problems common for kids with ADHD
Children who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are nearly three times more likely to have language problems than kids without ADHD, according to new research.More >>
Children who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are nearly three times more likely to have language problems than kids without ADHD, according to new research.More >>
Crankier babies may get more TV time
Crankier babies may get more TV time
Fussy and demanding babies are likely to spend slightly more time plopped in front of a TV or computer screen when they're toddlers than are "easier" babies, new research finds.More >>
Fussy and demanding babies are likely to spend slightly more time plopped in front of a TV or computer screen when they're toddlers than are "easier" babies, new research finds.More >>
Intensive care unit related depression often overlooked
Intensive care unit related depression often overlooked
One-third of patients admitted to an intensive care unit develop depression that causes physical symptoms rather than the typical psychological signs, a new study finds.More >>
One-third of patients admitted to an intensive care unit develop depression that causes physical symptoms rather than the typical psychological signs, a new study finds.More >>
Popular kids may be targets for bullying
Popular kids may be targets for bullying
Becoming more popular might have a downside for teens -- it may increase their risk of being bullied, researchers say.More >>
Becoming more popular might have a downside for teens -- it may increase their risk of being bullied, researchers say.More >>
Stress may diminish a woman's fertility
Stress may diminish a woman's fertility
Stress may increase a woman's risk of infertility, new research suggests.More >>
Stress may increase a woman's risk of infertility, new research suggests.More >>
Spanking triggers vicious cycle
Spanking triggers vicious cycle
Parents who spank unruly children may not know it, but they are participating in a vicious cycle that will lead to both more spankings and more misbehavior in coming years, a new study suggests.More >>
Parents who spank unruly children may not know it, but they are participating in a vicious cycle that will lead to both more spankings and more misbehavior in coming years, a new study suggests.More >>
Docs should check personalities of younger patients
Docs should check personalities of younger patients
A new study suggests that personality assessments of young adult patients might help doctors do a better job of treating them as they age.More >>
A new study suggests that personality assessments of young adult patients might help doctors do a better job of treating them as they age.More >>
Mental illness to blame for 10 percent of kids' hospitalizations
Mental illness to blame for 10 percent of kids' hospitalizations
Nearly 10 percent of children hospitalized in America are there because of a mental health problem, a new study finds.More >>
Nearly 10 percent of children hospitalized in America are there because of a mental health problem, a new study finds.More >>
For young couples, violence can harm both sides
For young couples, violence can harm both sides
Teens and young adults involved in relationship violence are more likely to suffer depression, a new study indicates.More >>
Teens and young adults involved in relationship violence are more likely to suffer depression, a new study indicates.More >>
Vets' brain damage from blasts not always apparent
Vets' brain damage from blasts not always apparent
Even if they have no symptoms, military veterans exposed to blasts from bombs, grenades and other devices may still have brain damage, a new study finds.More >>
Even if they have no symptoms, military veterans exposed to blasts from bombs, grenades and other devices may still have brain damage, a new study finds.More >>
Too often, doctors miss suicide's warning signs
Too often, doctors miss suicide's warning signs
Nearly 37,000 Americans kill themselves each year, according to federal statistics. But many of those deaths might have been prevented if doctors had been better at picking up on the warning signs of suicide.More >>
Nearly 37,000 Americans kill themselves each year, according to federal statistics. But many of those deaths might have been prevented if doctors had been better at picking up on the warning signs of suicide.More >>
Bullying may have lasting health effects on kids
Bullying may have lasting health effects on kids
Kids who are picked on by their peers may see lasting effects on their physical and mental well-being -- especially if the bullying is allowed to persist for years, a new study suggests.More >>
Kids who are picked on by their peers may see lasting effects on their physical and mental well-being -- especially if the bullying is allowed to persist for years, a new study suggests.More >>
Teen pregnancy rates much higher for girls with serious mental illness
Teen pregnancy rates much higher for girls with serious mental illness
Teenage girls diagnosed with major mental illness are much more likely to give birth, according to a new study from Canada, suggesting such girls should become a special target for anti-pregnancy efforts.More >>
Teenage girls diagnosed with major mental illness are much more likely to give birth, according to a new study from Canada, suggesting such girls should become a special target for anti-pregnancy efforts.More >>
Early treatment for depression may be good for the heart
Early treatment for depression may be good for the heart
Treating depression in its early stages might help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests.More >>
Treating depression in its early stages might help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests.More >>
Could Ecstasy help people with anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress?
Could Ecstasy help people with anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress?
Researchers say they've discovered how the club drug Ecstasy acts on the brain, and their findings suggest the drug might be useful in treating anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.More >>
Researchers say they've discovered how the club drug Ecstasy acts on the brain, and their findings suggest the drug might be useful in treating anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.More >>
Drug abusers at risk for suicidal thoughts
Drug abusers at risk for suicidal thoughts
American adults who use illicit drugs are much more likely to think about suicide than those in the general population, a new federal government survey says.More >>
American adults who use illicit drugs are much more likely to think about suicide than those in the general population, a new federal government survey says.More >>
Teen boys who think they're skinny may be at higher risk for depression
Teen boys who think they're skinny may be at higher risk for depression
Teen boys who think they're too skinny are at increased risk for depression, and they're more likely to be bullied and use steroids, two new studies suggest.More >>
Teen boys who think they're too skinny are at increased risk for depression, and they're more likely to be bullied and use steroids, two new studies suggest.More >>
Got stage fright? Get excited!
Got stage fright? Get excited
If you ever experience performance anxiety -- commonly known as stage fright -- getting excited might help more than trying to calm down, according to a new study.More >>
If you ever experience performance anxiety -- commonly known as stage fright -- getting excited might help more than trying to calm down, according to a new study.More >>
Preemies' 'excessive' crying tied to risk of behavior problems later
Preemies' 'excessive' crying tied to risk of behavior problems later
Premature babies who cry a lot may be more likely than other preemies to have behavior problems by the time they reach preschool, a new study suggests.More >>
Premature babies who cry a lot may be more likely than other preemies to have behavior problems by the time they reach preschool, a new study suggests.More >>
Kids' suicide risk similar for all newer antidepressants
Kids' suicide risk similar for all newer antidepressants
When it comes to treating depression in children, newer antidepressants all seem to carry about the same risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, a new study shows.More >>
When it comes to treating depression in children, newer antidepressants all seem to carry about the same risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, a new study shows.More >>
Military contractors suffer high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder
Military contractors suffer high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder
Private contractors who worked in Afghanistan, Iraq and other conflict zones over the past two years have high rates of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study finds.More >>
Private contractors who worked in Afghanistan, Iraq and other conflict zones over the past two years have high rates of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study finds.More >>
OMG, guys can talk like Valley Girls, too?
OMG, guys can talk like Valley Girls, too?
You can talk like a "Valley Girl" -- even if you're a guy -- a new study contends.More >>
You can talk like a "Valley Girl" -- even if you're a guy -- a new study contends.More >>
50 years later, the Kennedy assassination still haunts a generation
50 years later, the Kennedy assassination still haunts a generation
Alan Hilfer remembers precisely where he was when he heard the news 50 years ago today.More >>
Alan Hilfer remembers precisely where he was when he heard the news 50 years ago today.More >>
Recessions may contribute to mental decline years later
Recessions may contribute to mental decline years later
Recessions can have long-lasting effects, and they may not be just financial.More >>
Recessions can have long-lasting effects, and they may not be just financial.More >>
Even football heroes can be laid low by depression
Even football heroes can be laid low by depression
Will Heininger was a 295-pound defensive tackle for the University of Michigan at the end of his freshman year when he realized he had a big problem: He was severely depressed.More >>
Will Heininger was a 295-pound defensive tackle for the University of Michigan at the end of his freshman year when he realized he had a big problem: He was severely depressed.More >>
Cells show signs of faster aging after depression
Cells show signs of faster aging after depression
The cells of people who have had depression may age more quickly, a new study suggests.More >>
The cells of people who have had depression may age more quickly, a new study suggests.More >>
Stress-busting tips from experts
Stress-busting tips from experts
Nobody is immune from the negative health effects of stress. The good news is that staying active is a natural and effective way to reduce stress.More >>
Nobody is immune from the negative health effects of stress. The good news is that staying active is a natural and effective way to reduce stress.More >>
Gloomy outlook may be genetic
Gloomy outlook may be genetic
Some people might be genetically inclined to be negative, according to a new study.More >>
Some people might be genetically inclined to be negative, according to a new study.More >>
Woman battling multiple health issues refuses to take 'no' from her insurer
Woman battling multiple health issues refuses to take 'no' from her insurer
In May 2012, Quinn Nystrom made a decision to get well.More >>
In May 2012, Quinn Nystrom made a decision to get well.More >>
Obamacare should help those with mental health issues
Obamacare should help those with mental health issues
As the nation's health-care law continues to roll out, people with mental health issues are discovering ways that the landmark legislation directly affects them.More >>
As the nation's health-care law continues to roll out, people with mental health issues are discovering ways that the landmark legislation directly affects them.More >>
Brain scans show why psychopaths don't feel your pain
Brain scans show why psychopaths don't feel your pain
Among other traits, psychopaths feel a lack of empathy when other people are in pain, and brain scans now reveal why that is.More >>
Among other traits, psychopaths feel a lack of empathy when other people are in pain, and brain scans now reveal why that is.More >>
Racism takes a toll on kids' mental health, research shows
Racism takes a toll on kids' mental health, research shows
Being a victim of racism may trigger poor mental health, depression and anxiety in children and teens, according to a new review.More >>
Being a victim of racism may trigger poor mental health, depression and anxiety in children and teens, according to a new review.More >>
Back-to-school tips may help ease sensory overload in kids
Back-to-school tips may help ease sensory overload in kids
Transitioning from summer to a new school year is hard for any kid, but it is particularly difficult for children who have trouble processing new sensations.More >>
Transitioning from summer to a new school year is hard for any kid, but it is particularly difficult for children who have trouble processing new sensations.More >>
Glass of wine a day may ward off depression
Glass of wine a day may ward off depression
In the same way that a little wine may be good for the heart, it might also help avoid depression, a Spanish study suggests.More >>
In the same way that a little wine may be good for the heart, it might also help avoid depression, a Spanish study suggests.More >>
Stuttering may not cause emotional woes in preschoolers
Stuttering may not cause emotional woes in preschoolers
Preschoolers who stutter typically do not suffer emotional or social problems because of it, and even tend to have stronger language skills than their peers, a new study suggests.More >>
Preschoolers who stutter typically do not suffer emotional or social problems because of it, and even tend to have stronger language skills than their peers, a new study suggests.More >>
Could blood test one day predict suicide risk?
Could blood test one day predict suicide risk?
Levels of certain blood proteins may rise before a person commits suicide, a small study suggests, and researchers hope the findings will lead to an objective way to measure suicide risk.More >>
Levels of certain blood proteins may rise before a person commits suicide, a small study suggests, and researchers hope the findings will lead to an objective way to measure suicide risk.More >>
Childhood tummy aches may be tied to adult anxiety, depression
Childhood tummy aches may be tied to adult anxiety, depression
Stomach pain is a common childhood complaint, and now a new study suggests it may place some kids at higher risk for anxiety disorders or depression as adults.More >>
Stomach pain is a common childhood complaint, and now a new study suggests it may place some kids at higher risk for anxiety disorders or depression as adults.More >>
Genetic overlap seen in five mental disorders
Genetic overlap seen in five mental disorders
Five major mental disorders share common inherited genetic variations, a new study finds.More >>
Five major mental disorders share common inherited genetic variations, a new study finds.More >>
Nearly half of seniors may experience delirium after major surgery
Nearly half of seniors may experience delirium after major surgery
Delirium occurs in nearly half of older patients right after they have major surgery with general anesthesia, a small, new study finds.More >>
Delirium occurs in nearly half of older patients right after they have major surgery with general anesthesia, a small, new study finds.More >>
Bipolar disorder may vary depending on weight, eating disorders
Bipolar disorder may vary depending on weight, eating disorders
Bipolar disorder develops differently in obese people and among those who binge eat, a new study finds.More >>
Bipolar disorder develops differently in obese people and among those who binge eat, a new study finds.More >>
Sunny disposition may shield you from heart problems
Sunny disposition may shield you from heart problems
Being cheerful and optimistic may greatly reduce your risk of heart problems, according to a new study.More >>
Being cheerful and optimistic may greatly reduce your risk of heart problems, according to a new study.More >>
Divorce in early childhood may harm adult ties with parents
Divorce in early childhood may harm adult ties with parents
If parents divorce when their children are young, the split can affect how secure these children will feel about their relationship with their parents as adults, new research shows.More >>
If parents divorce when their children are young, the split can affect how secure these children will feel about their relationship with their parents as adults, new research shows.More >>
Bad bosses may be toxic to employees' families
Bad bosses may be toxic to employees' families
When workplace stress spills over into your personal life, your family's well-being can also suffer, new evidence suggests.More >>
When workplace stress spills over into your personal life, your family's well-being can also suffer, new evidence suggests.More >>
Minority kids with autism less likely to use specialty services
Minority kids with autism less likely to use specialty services
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Military families may need help with mental health
Military families may need help with mental health
A leading pediatricians' group is highlighting the plight of children in military families in a new report.More >>
A leading pediatricians' group is highlighting the plight of children in military families in a new report.More >>
Genes may boost woman's risk of postpartum depression
Genes may boost woman's risk of postpartum depression
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Some antidepressants may raise risk for gastro infection
Some antidepressants may raise risk for gastro infection
People who take certain types of antidepressants may be at higher risk for potentially deadly Clostridium difficile infection, a new study suggests.More >>
People who take certain types of antidepressants may be at higher risk for potentially deadly Clostridium difficile infection, a new study suggests.More >>
More kids diagnosed with mental health disabilities
More kids diagnosed with mental health disabilities
Significantly more U.S. children have a neurodevelopmental or mental health disability than did a decade ago, according to new research.More >>
Significantly more U.S. children have a neurodevelopmental or mental health disability than did a decade ago, according to new research.More >>
Faith may complement treatment for mental illness
Faith may complement treatment for mental illness
A belief in God may boost the effectiveness of short-term treatment for mental illness, according to a small new study.More >>
A belief in God may boost the effectiveness of short-term treatment for mental illness, according to a small new study.More >>

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