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The trial of Jerry Sandusky has begun. Prosecutors accuse the former Penn State assistant football coach of abusing at least 10 boys, allegations that have become widely known. What may be less...
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Northwestern University researchers are validating procrasti-nappers everywhere – they say a 90-minute nap can actually help in learning a new skill. At least when that skill is remembering a musical...
View ArticleTreatment guidelines for Gender Identity Disorder in development
In recent years, stories about transgender people have been front page news. The transformation of Chaz Bono, son of singers Sonny and Cher, from female to male is perhaps the most well known. "In...
View ArticleWhat is bipolar II disorder?
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. made headlines last month when he was said to be undergoing treatment for a mood disorder. Now, doctors have specified his condition: Bipolar II disorder. This mental illness...
View ArticleStress may harm brain - but it recovers
We all know stress is bad for you, but just how bad? It would be unethical to intentionally subject people to extreme psychological duress in the name of science. But ongoing military operations offer...
View ArticleAntidepressants during pregnancy can be tricky
For years, pregnant women who suffer from depression have been told it's safer for them and their unborn child to continue taking antidepressants during pregnancy. Now a new study is challenging that...
View ArticleYour thoughts: Treating PTSD with Ecstasy
CNN recently published a three-day series on the experimental use of the drug Ecstasy as part of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Readers had a lot to say in response to scientists who are...
View Article5 studies you may have missed
Here's a roundup of five medical studies published recently that might give you new insights into your health, mind and body. Remember, correlation is not causation - so if a study finds a connection...
View ArticleBullying's mental health toll may last years
Victims of bullying may suffer mental and physical consequences even after bullying occurs, research shows. A new study in the journal Pediatrics finds that bullying is associated with poor physical...
View ArticleWhy laughing is healthy
Can watching a funny cat video at work actually improve your productivity? Maybe! A study presented at this year's annual Experimental Biology conference finds that when people laugh, their brains are...
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