Psychology & Psychiatry

Attitudes towards mental health improving despite recession

(Medical Xpress)—New research led by King's College London suggests that Time to Change, England's mental health anti-stigma programme, is having a positive effect on public attitudes, and that stigma and discrimination ...

Oncology & Cancer

Anal cancer rates quadrupled since mid 70s

(Medical Xpress)—Anal cancer rates in the UK have increased by nearly 300 per cent over the last 40 years, according to new figures published by Cancer Research UK.

Overweight & Obesity

How movies may make you drink more

Alcohol use is widespread in contemporary movies, often portrayed positively or even glamorized. Unlike alcohol advertisements, movies display alcohol in a more subtle way, yet little is known about how these portrayals affect ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

New 'magnifying glass' helps spot delinquency risks

Drug abuse, acts of rampage – what's really the matter with kids today? While there are many places to lay blame – family, attitude, peers, school, community – a new study shows that those risks vary in intensity from ...

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