February 18, 2016 by NewsBot - No Comment
Antibiotics may be linked to a serious disruption in brain function, called delirium, and other brain problems, more than previously thought, according to a new article. Delirium causes mental confusion that may be accompanied by hallucinations and agi…
February 17, 2016 by NewsBot - No Comment
New research conducted by Plymouth University shows that young women with high emotional intelligence (EI) are more likely to use manipulative behaviours, resulting in a greater engagement in…
February 17, 2016 by NewsBot - No Comment
A new study – the first of its kind to examine the relationship between ethnic diversity and local cohesion over time – finds a more complex link than before between the way neighbourhoods change…
February 17, 2016 by NewsBot - No Comment
Recognizing a need to better understand the biology that produces Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms, scientists have identified a novel mechanism that potentially links abnormal brain development to the cause of ASDs. This new knowledge will help…
February 17, 2016 by NewsBot - No Comment
Unraveling the underlying neural mechanisms of human creativity is a tough knot to untie. Despite its difficulties, or perhaps because of them, neuroscientists are on the hunt.
February 17, 2016 by NewsBot - No Comment
A new study on adult mental health included extremely low birth weight babies who were 2.2 pounds or less at their birth between 1977 and 1982 in Ontario. These adults were interviewed at age 8, 22 to 26 and 29 to 36. Their mental health was compared t…
February 17, 2016 by NewsBot - No Comment
Overcrowding is a common problem in Israeli inpatient psychiatric wards, and appears to contribute to higher rates of problem incidents–including falls and aggressive behavior, reports a study in…
February 17, 2016 by NewsBot - No Comment
A new study shows that transgender active-duty U.S. military personnel report few lifetime mental and physical health problems.
February 17, 2016 by NewsBot - No Comment
A trial of a workplace wellness program to encourage overweight and obese employees to exercise suggests that averting loss works better than seeking gain.
February 17, 2016 by NewsBot - No Comment
A new study found that viewing photographs combined with listening to music can less patients’ anxiety before surgical operations and improve their physical and psychological well-being.
