Medications
FDA approves ADHD drug for binge-eating disorder
Federal health regulators have approved an attention deficit disorder drug for a new use: A first-of-its kind treatment for binge-eating disorder.
Jan 30, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How well you sleep may depend on your genes, study suggests
(HealthDay)—How much sleep you get each night may depend to some extent on your genes, a new study suggests.
Dec 3, 2014
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Pediatrics
Aggressive behaviour increases adolescent drinking, depression doesn't
Adolescents who behave aggressively are more likely to drink alcohol and in larger quantities than their peers, according to a recent study completed in Finland. Depression and anxiety, on the other hand, were not linked ...
Aug 6, 2014
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Neuroscience
Paying closer attention to attention
Ellen's (not her real name) adoptive parents weren't surprised when the school counselor suggested that she might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Apr 24, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What a difference a grade makes
When it comes to children's attention problems, the difference between first and second grade is profound, says a new study from Duke University.
Oct 22, 2013
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Neuroscience
Cognitive rehabilitation improves brain function in cancer survivors
Cancer survivors who experience memory and thinking problems may benefit from cognitive rehabilitation, according to a new study led by Monique Cherrier, a UW associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences.
Sep 20, 2013
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Health
Maternal anorexia nervosa linked to low birth weight
A meta-analysis of more than two million women led by researchers at the UCL Institute of child Health (ICH) has revealed that women with a known history of anorexia at any point prior or during pregnancy, have babies with ...
Sep 18, 2013
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Medications
Majority of teens think prescription stimulant use is a problem among peers, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Two-thirds of young people surveyed said the use of prescription stimulants is a moderate-to-large problem among youth, according to a new University of Florida study. Nearly 15 percent said they had used ...
Sep 5, 2013
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Neuroscience
Computer test reveals high prevalence of attention disorders in stroke patients
(Medical Xpress)—A majority of stroke patients have problems paying attention and could be helped by brain-training computer games, a new study suggests.
Aug 27, 2013
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Pediatrics
Soft drink consumption linked to behavioral problems in young children
Americans buy more soft drinks per capita than people in any other country. These drinks are consumed by individuals of all ages, including very young children. Although soft drink consumption is associated with aggression, ...
Aug 16, 2013
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