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12/24/2012

Blood Protein Linked to Depression, Study Finds

Posted 2:00 PM 12/24/2012 by By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, Dec. 24 (HealthDay News) -- People suffering from depression or psychological distress appear to have higher than normal blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), an indicator of inflammatory disease, according to new research from Denmark.

Previously, CRP has been linked with an (More)

It's OK for Kids to Keep Believing in Santa, Expert Says

12/21/2012

Mass Murders: Why Us? Why the U.S.?

Posted 7:00 AM 12/21/2012 by By Karen Pallarito
HealthDay Reporter

FRIDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDay News) -- The Newtown, Conn., carnage, the latest and most horrifying among a recent rash of mass shootings in America, is raising pointed questions about why this country is experiencing such lethal mayhem.

While the answers are complex, experts point to a (More)

12/20/2012

Palliative Care Eases Suffering for Seniors at End of Life: Study

Posted 12:00 PM 12/20/2012 by Robert Preidt

THURSDAY, Dec. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Palliative care improved the quality of life for seniors in long-term care, according to a new study.

Specifically, it led to a significant reduction in emergency room visits and depression among the elderly patients, said the researchers at Hebrew (More)

Family Meals Encourage Kids to Eat More Veggies, Fruit: Study

'Not Fair!' How Sibling Fights May Lead to Later Mood Problems

Early Language Skills Reduce Preschool Tantrums, Study Finds

12/19/2012

Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Tied to Behavior Woes in Kids

Posted 2:00 PM 12/19/2012 by Mary Elizabeth Dallas

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Children whose mothers were exposed to secondhand smoke while they were pregnant may be at greater risk for behavioral problems, according to a new study.

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing found that prenatal exposure (More)

For Psychiatric Patients, Cancer Is Often Spotted Too Late

12/18/2012

Quality of Life Can Suffer for Kids With Heart Devices

Posted 2:00 PM 12/18/2012 by Robert Preidt

TUESDAY, Dec. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Pacemakers and implanted cardiac defibrillators have a major, negative impact on the quality of life of children and teens who were born with heart defects and require the heart rhythm devices as part of their long-term care or to prevent sudden death.

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Is the Mental Health System Failing Troubled Kids?

12/16/2012

Asperger's, Autism Not Linked to Violence: Experts

Posted 3:00 PM 12/16/2012 by By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter

SUNDAY, Dec. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Despite media reports alleging that the gunman involved in the Connecticut school shootings had Asperger's syndrome, experts were quick to assert Sunday that there is no link between the condition -- a mild form of autism -- and violence.

"There really (More)

12/14/2012

Parents Key to Easing Psychological Impact of Conn. Shootings

Posted 12:00 PM 12/14/2012 by By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter

FRIDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Details were still emerging about the horrific shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut Friday morning that has killed more than two dozen people, most of them children. But talk is already turning to how to help children and adults both near and far (More)

12/13/2012

Mind Wandering Drives Up Crash Rate

Posted 5:00 PM 12/13/2012 by By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, Dec. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Drivers often "zone out" behind the wheel, and this mind wandering contributes to many car crashes, a new study finds.

French researchers who reviewed data on nearly 1,000 collisions say half of all car accidents may be caused by a driver's wandering (More)

Workplace Bullying Takes Toll on Witnesses Too, Study Finds

Legal Unions, Including Marriage, Boost Mental Health for Gay People: Study

Stress, Depression Linked to Raised Stroke Risk in Seniors

2-Year Period After Parent's Suicide Try Most Risky for Children: Study

12/12/2012

Want to Sound Like a Leader? Speak Like a Man, Study Contends

Posted 3:00 PM 12/12/2012 by Robert Preidt

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 12 (HealthDay News) -- People appear to prefer leaders with more masculine voices, even if they're women, a new study says.

Earlier research has shown that people prefer leaders with more masculine voices. But this study looked at what happens when the leadership position (More)