Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain strain: Christmas shopping when money tight
(AP) -- Chennel King, a nurse from Norwalk, Conn., went Christmas shopping the other day with a new holiday companion: a budget.
Dec 18, 2011
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Autism spectrum disorders
Likelihood of receiving an autism diagnosis may depend on where you live
New autism diagnoses in the UK tend to be clustered within specific NHS service regions, suggesting that where an individual lives may influence whether they receive an autism diagnosis and access to special education needs ...
Oct 24, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Five tips to alleviate coronavirus anxiety
Many people are feeling anxious and fearful now that the virus is spreading, hospital admissions are increasing and society is shutting down for a few weeks, resulting in layoffs and unemployment.
Mar 31, 2020
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Health
Better social drinkers don't earn more, shows East Asian study
Social drinking after work is traditionally seen as an important way to build relationships in East Asia. There's sometimes even a fear that missing out could leave you on the back foot when climbing the career ladder.
Apr 25, 2023
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New research paper says we are still at risk of the plague
Today archaeologists unearthed a 'Black Death' grave in London, containing more than a dozen skeletons of people suspected to have died from the plague. The victims are thought to have died during the 14th century and archaeologists ...
Mar 15, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The link between makeup and a down economy
During tough economic times, women engage in the "lipstick effect," stocking up on cosmetics and beauty products—a simple and familiar way to address their personal economic situation.
Jul 20, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Exploring how brain chemistry influences formation of political opinions
Researchers are exploring a new theory on how the chemistry of the brain causes people to form political opinions. James Cook University neuroscientist Professor Zoltan Sarnyai was part of an international team exploring ...
May 3, 2024
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S. Korea expands booster shots as COVID-19 cases creep up
Health officials in South Korea are expanding booster shots to adults 50 and over as COVID-19 cases creep up again across the country.
Jul 13, 2022
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Putting neglected tropical diseases in the spotlight: Lessons learned from Chagas disease
Today, January 30th 2020, is the inaugural World Neglected Tropical Diseases day. For the first time, global community leaders, health experts, civil society advocates, and policymakers have united to raise awareness about ...
Jan 31, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
UK cost-of-living crisis is worsening the mental health of most vulnerable
Three out of five Britons (60%) report that the cost-of-living crisis is negatively impacting their mental health, to the extent that as many as a quarter (23%) say they're having problems sleeping because of worries about ...
Oct 19, 2023
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