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Video seen as Army suicide prevention tool
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army, as part of its suicide prevention program, is using an interactive video to encourage soldiers to seek help to cope...
Mothers' Mental Games Increase Depressive Symptoms In Daughters, Study Finds
A new study in the journal Family Relations examined the effects of a mother's psychological control on the risk for depression of African-American adolescents. Researchers found that girls whose mothers...
Personal trainers choose favorite exercise videos and books
Personal trainers don't always pluck their ideas out of thin air. Sometimes they're inspired by books and videos. We asked a group of local trainers to recommend books and DVDs...
Time single working moms spend with kids surprises researchers
"Time poor" single mothers come surprisingly close in the number of hours they spend caring for their children compared to married mothers, and the difference is explained almost entirely by...
Smoking, teens and their parents: New research
A new study found that adolescents were at the greatest risk of smoking when their parents began smoking at an early age and the parents' smoking quickly reached high levels...
TV: Not the only channel to early sex
Watching plenty of television combined with low self-esteem, poor relationships with parents, and low academic achievement are some of the factors that may add up to young people having sex...
Health study in Uganda calls for improved services for internally displaced persons
There are over 1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Uganda due to the 20-year conflict waged between a rebel group, the Lord's Resistance Army, and the central government...
'Wiring' in the brain influences personality
Have you got the new iPhone yet? Do you like changing jobs now and again because you get bored otherwise? Do you go on holiday to different places every year?...
Stem Cell Foes Face New Political Battle
When the Bush presidency ends, opponents of embryonic stem cell research will face a new political reality that many feel powerless to stop.
Uncertainty can be more stressful than clear negative feedback
Some individuals would rather receive clear negative information than deal with ambiguity or uncertainty, according to new research out of the University of Toronto. read more
Tinnitus: Psychological Treatment And Neurostimulation Offer Hope
A remarkable number of patients with tinnitus demonstrate withdrawal behavior and have a negative view of life. Feelings of anxiety and depression result in patients experiencing the complaint as a...
Brits Said to Believe in Aliens and Ghosts More Than God
A new survey in Britain claims to have found more people believe in aliens and ghosts than in God.
Cyber-bully trial in limbo after testimony
The criminal trial of accused cyber-bully Lori Drew is in limbo as a federal judge considers whether to dismiss the case during the trial.
Bittersweet milestones: Depression in adults 100 years old and over is poorly understood
For many of the elderly, the golden years are anything but. Faced with health problems, financial issues and the death of a spouse or loved one, many adults 65...
How to speed emotional recovery after disaster
It helps to stick to a routine, stay close to loved ones and accomplish small tasks, mental health experts say. ...
Video - The Secret of Golf Balls Revealed: Dimple Dynamics
Why do dimpled golf balls fly farther and straighter? Supercomputer simulation shows the fine details. Sporting goods companies have been relying upon trial and error to create effective dimple patterns....
Brain Abnormalities That May Play Key Role In ADHD
A new study reveals shape differences in the brains of children with ADHD. Researchers used a new tool, large deformation diffeomorphic mapping, allowing them to examine the shape of the...
'Wiring' In The Brain Influences Personality
Some people are constantly seeking a new kick; some prefer to stick to tried and tested things. Which group you belong to seems to be connected, inter alia, with the...
Teacher Education Programs May Pay Too Little Attention To Real Challenges Of Teaching
Professional standards program falls short of an "A," suggests research official professional standards in both Scotland and England which aim to nurture the development of new teachers pay too little...
Seasonal affective disorder follows writer's bicoastal move
Her plan to conquer SAD includes comfort food, lighting and outdoor activites. ...
Never give honey to an infant
I appreciate you writing about home remedies for children when they come down with colds, but I am alarmed that you suggested lemon and honey for coughs. I feel this...
Parenting | Basking Ridge: Drawing the Line on Drug Testing
Is it in a student’s best interest to be subject to drug testing in school, or is the policy an invasion of privacy?
Conflicts of Interest May Ensnare Journalists, Too
Researchers have documented what they say are “astonishing” financial ties between journalists and drug companies.
Radio Host Has Drug Company Ties
Dr. Frederick K. Goodwin, a psychiatrist, earned income from drug makers that he didn’t report on his show.
Brain exercises are 'waste of time' says Scottish professor
Neuroscientist Sergio Della Salla claims measures shown on television to halt dementia are myths
Methamphetamine Abuse Linked To Underage Sex, Smoking And Drinking
Teens who have never done drugs, but engage in other risky behaviours such as drinking, smoking and being sexually active, are more likely to use crystal meth, medical researchers have...
Apocalyptic 'New Jerusalem' Sect Falling Apart
There's no freedom of religion. You can't play soccer, either. But John F. Kennedy is a saint.
US man apparently commits suicide as others watch via webcam
A Florida teenager apparently committed suicide with a lethal cocktail of pills in front of his webcam as others watched it live on the Internet, authorities and local media said...