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New study launched investigating the impacts of personal genomic testing

As genetic risk information plays an increasingly important role in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, private companies have made personal genomic testing for these risk factors widely available to the public. ...

Genetics created Mar 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Parents get physical with unruly kids, study finds

Parents get physical with their misbehaving children in public much more than they show in laboratory experiments and acknowledge in surveys, according to one of the first real-world studies of caregiver discipline.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

New study examines why some people are afraid to relax

(Medical Xpress)—Are you one of those people who can't sit still? A UC researcher develops a questionnaire to explore the physical, cognitive and social issues surrounding the anxiety related to kicking back a little.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 14, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Study examines relationship of acculturation with sun-safe behaviors of US Latinos

Among Latinos living in the United States, acculturation is associated with sunscreen use, but not with use of sun-protective clothing, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Dermatology.

Cancer created Jul 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

LGBT seniors face harder old age, national study finds

Aging and health issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender baby boomers have been largely ignored by services, policies and research. These seniors face higher rates of disability, physical and mental distress ...

Health created Nov 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Ignorance is bliss when it comes to challenging social issues

The less people know about important complex issues such as the economy, energy consumption and the environment, the more they want to avoid becoming well-informed, according to new research published by the American Psychological ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

UK: Why 3,000 middle-aged men die by suicide each year?

A new report, published today, provides an in-depth examination into why men from disadvantaged backgrounds in their 30s, 40s and 50s are at higher risk of suicide than the rest of society. Men from low socio-economic backgrounds ...

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