Subscribe to this tag Bad-Behaving Teens May Be Living Up to Expectations
Health - November 7, 2009
Parents should not assume that all youth will rebel, expert says
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Chronically Depressed? What to Do When Antidepressants Don't Work
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Sarah Baldauf
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Health - November 6, 2009
The range of options includes cognitive behavioral therapy and brain stimulation techniques like ECT.
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First Impressions Count When Making Personality Judgments
Science - November 6, 2009
In a controlled study, observers accurately judged personality traits based on appearance.
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School Violence Drops With Federal Program
Health - November 5, 2009
Participating districts report safer campuses and communities
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Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring
Health - November 3, 2009
Prenatal nutrition seems to affect child's nervous system, brain growth, researchers say
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Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains
Health - November 3, 2009
Expert suggests having people write down symptoms as they occur
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Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher
Health - November 3, 2009
Smokers may mistakenly believe they're 'healthier,' researchers say
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Health Tip: Managing Your Emotions
Health - October 30, 2009
Suggestions to help understand and express your feelings
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When Clocks Change, Body May Need Time to Adjust
Health - October 30, 2009
Sleep expert offers tips for those thrown off schedule by Daylight Saving Time
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Violence Between Couples May Not Be Spontaneous
Health - October 28, 2009
Researcher suggests behavior is more calculated than it might seem
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Depression Often Goes Untreated in Working Moms
Health - October 27, 2009
Health insurance, employee assistance could help mothers get treatment, researchers say
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Cocaine Use in Pregnancy Linked to Impulsivity in Sons
Health - October 23, 2009
Monkey research finds that mother's drug use affects male offspring's behavior
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Chimps Show Signs of Culture
Health - October 23, 2009
Animals conform to behavior dictated by society in which they live, researchers say
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Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism
Health - October 21, 2009
Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say
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The Brain Comes Alive With the Sounds of Music
Health - October 20, 2009
Study delves into why harmonic sounds are therapeutic for people with neurological disorders
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Childhood ADHD Linked to Criminal Behavior in Adults
Health - October 19, 2009
More study needed to see if medical treatment cuts rates of illegal activities, researchers say
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Video Games Can Play Havoc With Kids' Joints
Health - October 17, 2009
The younger the child, the more likely the pain, says research led by an 11-year-old
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Smoking Keeps Its Grip on Urban Poor
Health - October 16, 2009
Misconceptions, marketing are boosting rates to double the national average, researchers say
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Like Humans, Monkeys Fall Into the 'Uncanny Valley'
Science - October 15, 2009
Monkeys are found to sense the visual phenomenon known as uncanny valley in the same way as humans.
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Self-Sacrifice Among Strangers Has More to Do with Nurture than Nature
Science - October 14, 2009
Culture is more important than genes to altruistic behavior in large-scale societies.
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If You Want Help From a Chimp, You'll Have to Ask
Health - October 14, 2009
Animal research sheds light on the evolution of altruism
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Baby Names Prone to Boom-and-Bust Cycles
Health - October 13, 2009
Parents today favor choices that have recently risen in popularity, study finds
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A Little Cash Buys a Lot of Calories at the Corner Store
Health - October 12, 2009
Kids are purchasing cheap junk food on way to and from school, survey finds
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Study Upends Comfort-Food Theory
Health - October 7, 2009
Researcher says people more open to change during stressful periods
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