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Psychology professor discusses recent research on suicide among adolescents

Professor of Psychology Matthew Nock is the author of a new paper, co-authored with other Harvard faculty, which examines suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adolescents. In a recent conversation with the ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

UN says most of world lags on road safety laws

(AP)—The World Health Organization says only 7 percent of the world's population lives in nations where there are adequate road safety laws.

Health created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Children of divorced parents more likely to start smoking

Both daughters and sons from divorced families are significantly more likely to initiate smoking in comparison to their peers from intact families, shows a new analysis of 19,000 Americans.

Health created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Big improvements in preconception health trends among women of reproductive age reported

A woman's health status before pregnancy is critical for the health and wellbeing of the fetus and mother-to-be. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has set Healthy People 2020 national ...

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Radiation for breast cancer can harm hearts, study finds

Women treated with radiation for breast cancer are more likely to develop heart problems later, even with the lower doses used today, new research suggests. The risk comes from any amount of radiation, starts ...

Cardiology created Mar 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers find link between low cognitive score and risk of brain injury

It is estimated that there are 10 million cases of traumatic brain injury globally every year with mild traumatic brain injuries being responsible for 70-90% of these. Incidence is highest among young males.

Neuroscience created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Weight gain after quitting smoking does not negate health benefits

An analysis of data from the Framingham Offspring Study – a long-term study that follows children of participants in the original Framingham Heart Study – may have answered a question that has troubled individuals considering ...

Health created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Job burnout can severely compromise heart health

Americans work longer hours, take fewer vacation days, and retire later than employees in other industrialized countries around the globe. With such demanding careers, it's no surprise that many experience job burnout—physical, ...

Cardiology created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Autistic children may be at greater risk of suicide ideation and attempts, study says

(Medical Xpress)—Children with an autism spectrum disorder may be at greater risk for contemplating suicide or attempting suicide than children without autism, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

Autism spectrum disorders created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Grandad's hip fracture a risk factor for osteoporosis

Has your paternal or maternal grandfather broken their hip on any occasion? In that case there is a greater risk that your own bones are more fragile as an adult. This has been demonstrated in a thesis at the Sahlgrenska ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

How much sodium are you eating? New online salt calculator sums it up

Canadians can track how much salt they're eating and identify the main sources of sodium in their diet using a new online Salt Calculator.

Health created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Explainer: What is depression?

Many people know what it's like to feel sad or down from time to time. We can experience negative emotions due to many things – a bad day at work, a relationship break-up, a sad film, or just getting out ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Lowering salt intake in diets important and very feasible, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—A newly published study has found that it would be relatively easy for New Zealanders to reach recommended levels of lower salt intake to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and stomach cancer. This ...

Health created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study finds lack of safety restraint in a semi-truck increases risk of injury regardless of seating position

Semi-truck drivers and sleeper berth passengers who were not using safety restraints, significantly increased the odds of injuries in moving collisions compared to those semi-truck occupants who were using ...

Health created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Type 1 diabetes testing may be cheaper, faster

Work by researchers at The University of Western Australia could revolutionise testing for Type 1 diabetes around the world.

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