In order to develop new medications for alcoholism, researchers need to understand how alcohol acts…
Month: April 2011
Mexican migrants to the US risk ‘clinically significant’ mental-health problems, study finds
Mexicans who migrate to the United States are far more likely to experience significant depression…
Stronger alcohol ‘buzz’ predicts future binge drinking problems
For some people, alcohol is a social lubricant. For others, it’s an unpleasant downer. New…
Tumors resistant to radiation therapy may be controlled by the MET oncogene
Ionizing radiation treats many cancers effectively, but in some patients a few tumor cells become…
Partner controlling behaviors appear to be associated with relationship violence
Having a significant other who exhibits controlling behaviors appears to be associated with increased physical…
Prevalence of ‘flattened head’ in infants and young children appears to be increasing
The prevalence of plagiocephaly, a condition marked by an asymmetrical, flattening of the skull, appears…
Study identifies neural activity linked to food addiction
Persons with an addictive-like eating behavior appear to have greater neural activity in certain regions…
Repetitive, high-impact sports linked to stress fractures in girls
Children are urged to participate in sports at younger and younger ages and at greater…
Low income associated with mental disorders and suicide attempts, study finds
Low levels of household income are associated with several lifetime mental disorders and suicide attempts,…
Sudden cardiac death affects about 1 in 44,000 NCAA athletes a year, study finds
About one in 44,000 college athletes each year suffers sudden cardiac death — more than…