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New study says soft drink consumption not the major contributor to childhood obesity

Most children and youth who consume soft drinks and other sweetened beverages, such as fruit punch and lemonade, are not at any higher risk for obesity than their peers who drink healthy beverages, says a new study published ...

Health created Jun 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Secret love cheats pose a greater infection risk than those in open sexual relationships

People who were sexually unfaithful without their partner's knowledge were less likely to practice safe sex than those who had other sexual relationships with their partner's consent. They were also more likely to be under ...

Health created Jun 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Psychological distress associated with division of domestic work

Women are more likely than men to be responsible for the majority of domestic work in a household, which can lead to higher psychological distress, and new research shows that this correlation is further increased by perceived ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jun 13, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Fatherly advice: Therapist helps first-time dads experience the joy of fatherhood

(Medical Xpress) -- The transition to fatherhood can be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding, journeys for dads today, says a Kansas State University marriage and family therapist.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jun 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

African-American couples have unmet needs when affected by prostate cancer

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have found that in African-American families where men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, they have unmet psychosocial needs that affect their survivorship, as well as family and social ...

Cancer created Jun 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New hope for migraine sufferers: Female gene link identified

New hope has arrived for migraine sufferers following a Griffith University study with the people of Norfolk Island.

Genetics created Jun 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Family matters when it comes to a good night's sleep

Sound, restful sleep may be just a dream for millions of Americans with strained family relationships.

Health created May 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Probing Question: What is mindfulness?

Ancient wisdom tells us to "stop and smell the roses" and to "live for the moment." Given our busy lives, it's no surprise that this advice is often easier said than done. Many of us multitask not only our ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 21, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Improving body satisfaction can help prevent eating disorders and obesity

(Medical Xpress) -- In a study that examined the relationship between body dissatisfaction, body mass index (BMI) and binge eating in overweight and obese adolescent girls, Kendrin R. Sonneville, ScD, RD, researcher ...

Health created May 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study exposes secret world of porn addiction

(Medical Xpress) -- A major study from the University of Sydney has shed light on the secret world of excessive porn viewing and the devastating effect it has on users and their families.

Addiction created May 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Negative view of foreign aid for health is based on flawed analysis: experts

The evidence underlying the current widely-held view that foreign aid for health in a recipient country leads to a displacement or diversion of government funds from that country's health sector is unreliable and should not ...

Health created May 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Happiness model developed by MU researcher could help people go from good to great

The sayings "variety is the spice of life" and "happiness isn't getting what you want, but wanting what you get" seem to have a psychological basis, according to a new study by an MU psychologist who identified two keys to ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 07, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Childhood emotional maltreatment causes troubled romantic relationships

People who experience Childhood Emotional Maltreatment (CEM) are more likely to have troubled romantic relationships in adult years, according to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers.

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 03, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Improving access to education and employment, reducing injuries are among best ways to improve adolescent health

The second paper in The Lancet Series on Adolescent Health addresses the social determinants that affect health in this age group. It concludes that the most effective interventions to improve adolescent health are likely ...

Health created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Family life study reveals key events that can trigger eating disorders

Eating disorders can be triggered by lack of support following traumatic events such as bereavement, relationship problems, abuse and sexual assault, according to research published in the May issue of the Journal of Clinical Nu ...

Health created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0