Most health insurance plans do not cover care associated with transitioning to the opposite sex.A new analysis led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests that while most U.
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Study: Paying for transgender health care cost-effective
November 25, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Gene variants involved in stress responses affect ‘post-concussive’ symptoms
November 25, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Variations in a gene that affect the body’s responses to stress influence the risk of developing so-called post-concussive symptoms (PCS) after car crashes, reports a study in Psychosomatic Medicine…
ADHD medication: is it a good idea?
November 25, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
The drug methylphenidate, given to children with ADHD, has some benefits but also some disadvantages. Researchers cite a lack of concrete evidence about its effectiveness.
People who rely on their intuition are, at times, less likely to cheat
November 25, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
In psychological studies, intuition, or “gut instinct,” is defined as the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.
Neurological underpinnings of schizophrenia just as complex as the disorder itself
November 25, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Schizophrenia is notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat, in large part because it manifests differently in different people. A new study helps explain why. Researchers have created a map that shows how specific schizophrenia symptoms are linked to…
Immune-disorder treatment in mice holds potential for multiple sclerosis patients
November 24, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
A simple, rapid way to treat an immune-related disorder in mice has been identified by researchers, an approach that could eventually help multiple sclerosis patients after further research.
‘Connector hubs’ are the champions of brain coordination
November 24, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Swinging a bat at a 90-mph fastball requires keen visual, cognitive and motor skills. But how do diverse brain networks coordinate well enough to hit the ball? A new study suggests the human brain’s aptitude and versatility can be credited in large par…
Anti-fat attitudes shaped early in life
November 24, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
New findings from New Zealand’s University of Otago suggest older toddlers–those aged around 32 months old–are picking up on the anti-fat attitudes of their mothers.
Mental health risk for new dads
November 24, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Anxiety around the arrival of a new baby is just as common as postnatal depression, and the risks for men are nearly as high as for women, researchers have found. A mental health researcher reviewed 43 separate studies and found anxiety before and afte…
Gene variants involved in stress responses affect ‘post-concussive’ symptoms
November 24, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Variations in a gene that affect the body’s responses to stress influence the risk of developing so-called post-concussive symptoms after car crashes, reports a study.
