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Comparing Therapies for Borderline

A variety of therapies can be used to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD). New research compares two types to see how well they help people suffering from BPD.

Epilepsy Ups the Odds of Mental Health Problems

An estimated 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. New research shows that people with epilepsy may be at greater risk of having anxiety, depression, and autism. 

So You're Pregnant? Get Tested!

Not enough pregnant women are being screened for the two most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States, chlamydia and gonorrhea, putting themselves and their newborns at risk.

Do Head Injuries Affect the Ability to Learn?

Head injuries that do not result in a serious concussion are often ignored and young students continue to play sports that cause these head injuries. However, even minor head injuries can have a major impact.

Migraine Drug Goes Generic

Drug company Glenmark Generics Inc, USA has announced that U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials have tentatively approved development of a generic migraine drug.

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Online 24x7 may Lead to Depression

Depressive symptoms and the way students use their Internet can be linked

Risks of Feeding Tubes in Dementia

Dementia often leads to a need for feeding assistance but feeding tubes are a controversial option

Questioning Treatment of Repetition in Autism

Autism is often associated with repetitive behaviors and a new study questions an available treatment

Managing Doses to Increase Success

Antidepressant treatment often begins with a low dose then increased which may improve chances of success

Computer-Aided Drug Use Prevention

Substance abuse among teens might best be prevented with computer programs and dialogue

How Good are Early Detection Methods for Autism

Autism diagnosis is appearing in very young children but how accurate is a diagnosis for a toddler

Costs and Benefits of Depression Drugs

Depression symptoms can be improved by adding antipsychotics but they cost more

Not Just a Nighttime Walk in the Park

Sleepwalking is more common than realized and linked to various mental health disorders

There's No Place Like Home - To Die

Dementia patients are more likely to die at home

After High School, Teens with Autism Struggle

Autism is linked to higher risk of unemployment and not going to college

Prenatal Alcohol Exposure & Adaptive Ability

Executive function is impaired by prenatal alcohol exposure and ADHD

Moms Pass on More Than Genes

Overweight before and during pregnancy linked to later health problems in children

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