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Toxoplasmosis linked to schizophrenia risk
• Psychiatry / Psychology • May 24 05

Pregnant women with high levels of antibodies to a common parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, run the risk having a child who will develop schizophrenia or… Toxoplasmosis linked to schizophrenia risk   

 
 

Autism may be linked to difficult births - study
• Psychiatry / Psychology • May 16 05

A difficult birth or a history of mental illness in a parent may put a baby at greater risk for autism, according… Autism may be linked to difficult births - study   

 
 

Moms pregnant with boys may be less forgetful
• Psychiatry / Psychology • May 11 05

Mothers pregnant with boys may be less forgetful than those carrying girls, Canadian researchers said on Tuesday.

The researchers said they found evidence that… Moms pregnant with boys may be less forgetful   

 
 

U.S. grapples with domestic violence problem
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 22 05

Joanna’s estranged husband had been mentally abusing her and threatening her for years, but he never lifted a hand against her until one morning… U.S. grapples with domestic violence problem   

 
 

Many people need help with unhealthy relationships
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 22 05

Millions of Americans may be struggling to cope with people who have personality disorders, a form mental illness in which people have trouble functioning… Many people need help with unhealthy relationships   

 
 

Low-cost therapy shows promise for autism
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 19 05

A form of therapy that focuses on parents’ interactions with their children could help treat autism at a far lower cost than… Low-cost therapy shows promise for autism   

 
 

Long-term Strattera seen OK for adults with ADHD
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 18 05

The non-stimulant treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Strattera, is safe and effective when taken long-term by adults with the condition, according to interim… Long-term Strattera seen OK for adults with ADHD   

 
 

Pessimism raises dementia risk, study finds
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 15 05

Pessimistic, anxious and depressed people may have a higher risk of dementia, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

A study of… Pessimism raises dementia risk, study finds   

 
 

Psychological therapy can help maltreated children
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 14 05

Psychological counseling does seem to help heal the scars of child abuse and neglect, though the extent to which family therapy prevents future abuse… Psychological therapy can help maltreated children   

 
 

Staying active keep minds sharp into old age
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 14 05

Walking, gardening and generally being physically active after age 65 appears to ward off dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, new research indicates.

“In… Staying active keep minds sharp into old age   

 
 

Girls say they stink at math, even when they don’t
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 14 05

In a study, girls in advanced mathematics classes said they thought they were worse at math than boys who were in basic math classes.

… Girls say they stink at math, even when they don’t   
 
 

Aricept may slow onset of Alzheimer’s
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 13 05

Aricept, a drug licensed for treating Alzheimer’s disease, may slow the progression of mild cognitive impairment to dementia, according to… Aricept may slow onset of Alzheimer’s   

 
 

Calif. suicide bill for ill passes initial hurdle
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 13 05

A bill that would make California only the second U.S. state to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives passed an initial… Calif. suicide bill for ill passes initial hurdle   

 
 

High folate intake tied to mental drop in elders
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 11 05

Older adults with high intakes of the B vitamin folate may have a faster rate of mental decline than others their age, researchers reported… High folate intake tied to mental drop in elders   

 
 

Fend off dementia with sex, crosswords and a run
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 06 05

Sex, cryptic crosswords and a good run could help ward off dementia and other degenerative conditions by stimulating new brain cells, an… Fend off dementia with sex, crosswords and a run   

 
 

Sony invention beams sights, sounds into brain
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 06 05

If you think video games are engrossing now, just wait: PlayStation maker Sony Corp. has been granted a patent for beaming sensory information directly… Sony invention beams sights, sounds into brain   

 
 

Obese shoppers treated more rudely, study shows
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 06 05

Sales clerks tend to discriminate against shoppers who are obese, according to new study findings.

Investigators found that when women wore a prosthetic suit… Obese shoppers treated more rudely, study shows   

 
 

Girls follow mom’s lead when eating fruits, veggies
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 01 05

When mothers add more fruits and vegetables to their plates, their daughters do as well, new research reports.

Furthermore, moms who ate diets heavy… Girls follow mom’s lead when eating fruits, veggies   

 
 

Mercury pollution, autism link found - U.S. study
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Mar 17 05

Mercury released primarily from coal-fired power plants may be contributing to an increase in the number of cases of autism, a Texas… Mercury pollution, autism link found - U.S. study   

 
 

Europe needs to be more family-friendly, EU says
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Mar 16 05

If Europe wants to fight the problem of ageing populations, it must introduce family-friendly policies that encourage people to have more children, the European… Europe needs to be more family-friendly, EU says   

 
 

Britons die later than they expect, save too little
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Mar 15 05

Britons think they will die five years earlier on average than official forecasts predict, raising questions over whether people are saving enough for old… Britons die later than they expect, save too little   

 
 

Education may change brain function later in life
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Mar 15 05

Individuals with higher levels of education tend to have better preservation of brain function in later life - and this may be associated with… Education may change brain function later in life   

 
 

Older siblings smarter, Norwegian study shows
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Mar 11 05

First born children in Norway get better education and as adults are more successful in the job market than younger siblings, a Norwegian-U.S. study… Older siblings smarter, Norwegian study shows   

 
 

Mental slowing in elderly a tip-off to dementia
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Mar 08 05

Mild loss of mental powers in older people - the kind of slowing or forgetfulness that has often been thought of as “normal for… Mental slowing in elderly a tip-off to dementia   

 
 

Study shows why laughter is the best medicine
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Mar 07 05

Watching a funny movie appears to improve blood vessel function, which may help explain why having a good laugh appears to have numerous health… Study shows why laughter is the best medicine   

 
 
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