Psychology & Psychiatry
Children's willpower linked to smoking habits throughout life
Scientists from the University of Stirling have discovered a link between childhood self-control and smoking habits across life.
Sep 13, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study: Facing suicide attempts as a teenager could predict heart disease later in life
Teenagers, particularly boys, who try to kill themselves or are close with someone who attempted suicide could face a higher rate of risk factors for heart disease in their twenties, according to research published by the ...
Jun 7, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Chronic fatigue patients more likely to suppress emotions
Chronic fatigue syndrome patients report they are more anxious and distressed than people who don't have the condition, and they are also more likely to suppress those emotions. In addition, when under stress, they show greater ...
May 17, 2016
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Health
Gender differences and relationship power could be key in preventing HIV in South African adolescents
Millions of those infected with HIV worldwide are young women, ages 15-24, according to the World Health Organization. Because the HIV epidemic overlaps with an epidemic of intimate partner violence (IPV) against women and ...
Apr 26, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychology study finds cortisol level is a key predictor of lower-birthweight babies
Before women even become pregnant, their biological profile may predict a lower-birthweight baby, a UCLA-led research team reports.
Mar 18, 2016
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Health
Feeling older increases risk of hospitalization, study says
People who feel older than their peers are more likely to be hospitalized as they age, regardless of their actual age or other demographic factors, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Feb 11, 2016
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Health
Study shows how alcohol effects food consumption
A researcher from the University's Institute of Psychology, Health and Society has published a paper in Health Psychology about the adverse effect alcohol has on a person's inhibitory control when it comes to food.
Jan 6, 2016
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Health
Eyes and a citrus smell could help cut hospital infections
A picture of a man's intense staring eyes and a clean citrusy smell have been found to substantially improve hand-washing and so cut the risk of hospital infections, according to a new study.
Dec 9, 2015
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Health
Want to do something good for your health? Try being generous
Every day, we are confronted with choices about how to spend our money. Whether it's thinking about picking up the tab at a group lunch or when a charity calls asking for a donation, we are faced with the decision to behave ...
Nov 30, 2015
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Health
Canada to ban junk food ads targeting kids?
As you may have heard, we have a new Prime Minister here in Canada. This week he gave marching orders to members of his cabinet, and as you might expect, he has some interesting goals for our new Minister of Health, Dr Jane ...
Nov 17, 2015
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