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Evolutionary Gender Differences

Men and women often exhibit different types of traits when it comes to aggression, prejudice and fear. Social science doesn't fully explain the gender differences, but perhaps evolution does.

Autism Often Comes with Other Conditions

For children with autism, the disorder often isn't the only thing they struggle with. Autism frequently goes hand in hand with other developmental or psychiatric conditions such as attention disorder, anxiety, speech delays or learning disabilities.

Risperidone Effective in Treating Childhood Mania

For children who suffer from manic, or bipolar, disorder there are many drug therapies available. But the side effects can be a problem, and until now no one has really studied which medication is the best for children.

Cell Phones Used to Prevent Depression

Cell phones are becoming ever more popular worldwide - even in developing countries and low-income households. New research suggests that this widespread technology could be used to reduce depression in adolescents.

You've Come a Long Way Baby - Now Stop

It's common knowledge that smoking cigarettes can cause lung cancer. But it turns out that smokers may have to worry about more than just their lungs, especially women.

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Drinking in College: Some Demographics

More alcohol is consumed by off campus party hosts than other college students

Binge Drinking Linked to Explicit Thoughts

Alcohol consumption increases with positive expectations

Addictive Discoveries

Addiction linked to heightened dopamine D3 levels

Helping You Helps Your Employer

Mental illness ignorance costs more than preventative action

Candy and Cookies and Chips, So What?

Childhood obesity rates not affected by junk food availability in schools

Gimme Shelter First

Drinking decreases when homeless allowed to drink in public housing

Praise Away Child Obesity

Managing childhood obesity with positive family focus

Alcohol Increases Lifespan in Worms

Ethanol consumption doubles life expectancy and leaves implications to human health

Post-Stroke Confusion May Worsen Outcomes

Delirium following a stroke linked with a poorer patient outcome

Treating the Double Ds is Best

Type 2 diabetes patients with depression may benefit from integrated treatment

Less is More When Treating Depression

Antidepressants found to be effective on comorbid major depressive disorder

Sleep Well, Hunger Less

Sleep is associated with appetite and possibly higher risk for obesity