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Health Buzz: Newborn's Cries Mimic Mom's Language and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 6, 2009

Rihanna speaking out about domestic violence; 6 common myths and misconceptions about diabetes more >>

Rihanna Embraces Her Role as Poster Girl for Domestic Violence

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - November 5, 2009

She's embarrassed by the leaked photo of her bruised face but willing to speak out against abusers. more >>

Violence Between Couples May Not Be Spontaneous

Health - October 28, 2009

Researcher suggests behavior is more calculated than it might seem more >>

Halting Violence Against Women in India and Elsewhere a Win-Win

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 23, 2009

$1 billion to prevent sexual abuse in developing nations is worth the investment. more >>

Battered Women's Ills Go Beyond Bruises

Health - October 12, 2009

Victims of abuse may get headaches, chest pain, infections and other health woes, study finds more >>

Half of U.S. Kids Assaulted Each Year: Study

Health - October 8, 2009

Report calls for better ways to identify and treat young victims of violence more >>

Hairstylists Often Privy to Older Clients' Health Issues

Health - October 4, 2009

Some see chance to steer them towards local elder services, report suggests more >>

Doctors May Be Able to Predict Domestic Abuse

Health - September 30, 2009

Analysis of electronic medical records holds the key, study finds more >>

Oprah's One-Sided Approach to Domestic Violence

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - September 4, 2009

Oprah's smack-down of Chris Brown sends a clear message: Don't make excuses for the perpetrator. more >>

Screening May Not Lessen Domestic Violence

Health - August 4, 2009

Without effective prevention methods, process doesn't work, study says more >>

Obama's Endless Czar List Now Includes a Domestic Violence Aide

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - June 29, 2009

Let's hope she has some power. more >>

When Parents Fight, Children Often End Up With Scars

Health - June 4, 2009

Witnessing violent relationship may lead to poor mental health, researchers say more >>

Substance Abuse Raises Crime Risk in Schizophrenics

Health - May 19, 2009

Those who don't use alcohol, drugs much less likely to be violent, study finds more >>

Health-Care Costs Go Up, and Stay Up, for Abused Women

Health - March 27, 2009

Domestic violence carries 'substantial financial price,' study finds more >>

<em>Real Housewives of New York City</em> Star Charged With Assault

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - March 10, 2009

Arrest sheds light on women who abuse men. more >>

Health Buzz: Flu-Fighting Potential and Other Health News

Health - February 23, 2009

New research to combat the flu virus; what Rihanna can teach us about domestic violence. more >>

Childhood Stress Compromises Immune System

Health - January 28, 2009

Early emotional environment a key to later physical health, study says more >>

Certain Facial Injuries Point to Domestic Violence

Health - January 22, 2009

Broken jaws, cheekbones a hint for doctors to get help for victim, researcher says more >>

Lack of Insurance Raises Abused Babies' Death Risk

Health - October 13, 2008

Poorer access to care may play a role, experts say more >>

Study Links Spanking to Physical Abuse

Health - August 27, 2008

Those who paddled were 3 times likelier to use harsher punishments more >>

Health Buzz: Calorie Counts in NYC and Other Health News

Health - July 21, 2008

Recent news on Alzheimer's, bad grades for healthcare, and victims of domestic violence can be men. more >>

Relationship Violence Common Among College Students

Health - July 7, 2008

Almost half had experienced it before or during college, survey shows more >>

Pursuit of Females Dates Way, Way Back

Health - June 13, 2008

Skeletal findings suggest men fighting over women took place even in prehistoric times.. more >>

Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD

Health - May 9, 2008

They're twice as likely to have suffered from depression before the diagnosis more >>

Domestic Abuse Linked to Poor Health, Years Later

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - April 4, 2008

Yet doctors still aren't properly screening women. more >>