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Disorders with Faces but No NamesMental Health

Disorders with Faces but No Names

Childhood disorders often go undiagnosed

October 13, 2010·2 min read
The Tell-Tale BrainMental Health

The Tell-Tale Brain

Scans reveal brain changes in football players

October 13, 2010·8 min read
If You Get Hit, It's Time to SitHealth News

If You Get Hit, It's Time to Sit

NFL players with concussions sidelined longer than before

October 13, 2010·2 min read
Targeted Therapy Hits The BullseyeHealth News

Targeted Therapy Hits The Bullseye

Incredibly specific cancer drugs prolonging survival

October 13, 2010·7 min read
A Triple-HeaderMental Health

A Triple-Header

Increase in alcohol-taxes reduces injuries, diseases, crimes

October 13, 2010·3 min read
Steppin' Out with the LordHealth News

Steppin' Out with the Lord

Faith-based intervention gets black females exercising

October 13, 2010·3 min read
Like Sands Through the Hourglass...Mental Health

Like Sands Through the Hourglass...

"Subjective time trajectory" in psychological health

October 13, 2010·3 min read
Total RecallMental Health

Total Recall

Drug candidate reverses memory loss in mice

October 13, 2010·3 min read
Out with the Old, In with the NewMental Health

Out with the Old, In with the New

Overhaul for personality disorder classifications

October 13, 2010·4 min read
Busted: Autisic Kids Can LieHealth News

Busted: Autisic Kids Can Lie

But they get tripped up in the cover up

October 12, 2010·1 min read
Neurons Cast Ballots in Decision-Making Process Health News

Neurons Cast Ballots in Decision-Making Process

Brain accumulates evidence, triggers action

October 12, 2010·3 min read
When in Rome, Do as Bacchus DidHealth News

When in Rome, Do as Bacchus Did

Study-abroad students drink more when overseas

October 12, 2010·4 min read
Infertility More Common Among Epilepsy Sufferers? Health News

Infertility More Common Among Epilepsy Sufferers?

Medication may play role in higher rates of infertility

October 12, 2010·2 min read
Worth Staying in the Dark ForHealth News

Worth Staying in the Dark For

Too much light at night linked to obesity

October 12, 2010·4 min read
Foiled by Folic AcidNatural

Foiled by Folic Acid

Supplement doesn't reduce cardiovascular events

October 12, 2010·3 min read
Insulin Resistance: Not Just for DiabeticsHealth News

Insulin Resistance: Not Just for Diabetics

May increase stroke risk in those without diabetes

October 12, 2010·2 min read
The Eyes Have ItHealth News

The Eyes Have It

Treatment of retinal conditions increasing

October 12, 2010·2 min read
Pain, Pain Go AwayHealth News

Pain, Pain Go Away

Physical symptoms of cancer persist regardless of stage

October 12, 2010·3 min read
Hormone May Improve Type I Diabetes Treatment Health News

Hormone May Improve Type I Diabetes Treatment

Leptin might help control blood-sugar levels

October 12, 2010·3 min read
Step Away from the JoystickMental Health

Step Away from the Joystick

Are your kids getting too much "screen time"?

October 12, 2010·3 min read
Are You an Apple or a Pear?Health News

Are You an Apple or a Pear?

Study looks at genetic obesity causes, fat distribution

October 11, 2010·3 min read
Trust Me, I'm a DoctorHealth News

Trust Me, I'm a Doctor

Race, class plays role in contraception recommendations

October 11, 2010·4 min read
Rebels Without ApplauseMental Health

Rebels Without Applause

Alienated youths more prone to lash-outs

October 11, 2010·2 min read
Guard Against Alzheimer's with a Shot?Mental Health

Guard Against Alzheimer's with a Shot?

Researchers create experimental vaccine against disease

October 11, 2010·2 min read