Psychiatry / Psychology

Ulcer bacteria may contribute to development of Parkinson’s disease

"Infection of late middle-aged mice with a particular strain of the bacteria Helicobacter pylori results in development of Parkinson’s disease symptoms after 3-5 months,”…    

Validating preschool programs for children with autism

Researchers from the University of Miami (UM) Department of Psychology participated in a multi-site study to examine different teaching models for children with Autism…    

When words get hot, mental multitaskers collect cool

How useful would it be to anticipate how well someone will control their emotions? To predict how well they might be able to stay…    

Crying babies ‘more likely to grow into problem children’

Babies who persistently cry are more likely to become problem children with behavioural disorders, researchers say.

According to their study, around one…    

Tempting foods can trigger urge to indulge

Seeing a milkshake can activate the same areas of the brain that light up when an addict sees cocaine, U.S. researchers said on Monday.…    

Study provides first link between 2 major Parkinson’s genes

As Parkinson’s Awareness Month gets underway, a Canadian-led international study is providing important new insight into Parkinson’s disease and paving the way for new…    

Scientists find five new Alzheimer’s risk genes

Scientists looking for the genetic triggers that lead to Alzheimer’s have identified five more, doubling the number linked with the mind-wasting disease.

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Greater brain risks from “real-world” ecstasy use

For a glimpse into real-world drug use, Australian researchers went to parties where people were using a drug known as ecstasy - and discovered…    

Indications of Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Evident Decades Before First Signs of Cognitive Impairment

Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that patients with Alzheimer’s disease have lower glucose utilization in the brain than those with…    

Research at Marshall University may lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders

A group of scientists at Marshall University is conducting research that may someday lead to new treatments for repair of the central nervous system.…    

Asthma drug could help control or treat Alzheimer’s disease

A drug used to treat asthma has been shown to help reduce the formation of amyloid beta, a peptide in the brain that is…    

Getting healthy: When does prediction help people change their habits?

If you ask people how much they plan to exercise, they’ll exercise more—but only if that’s a personal goal, according to a new study…    

Alcohol Has Stronger Impact on Gastric Bypass Patients, Study Finds

Patients who have had a gastric bypass operation take longer to process alcohol, potentially leading some of them to overindulge when drinking, according to…    

Hearing loss associated with development of dementia

Older adults with hearing loss appear more likely to develop dementia, and their risk increases as hearing loss becomes more severe, according to a…    

Eating berries may lower risk of Parkinson’s

New research shows men and women who regularly eat berries may have a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, while men may also further…    

Turning off stress

Post-traumatic stress disorder can affect soldiers after combat or ordinary people who have undergone harrowing experiences. Of course, feelings of anxiety are normal and…    

Why Older People are Generally Less Astute Drivers and How the Answer Could Help Us Understand Schizophrenia and Depression

When elderly drivers get behind the wheel, they often confront the harrowing reality that they cannot easily see other cars, pedestrians, or cyclists moving…    

Are Positive Emotions Good for Your Health in Old Age?

The notion that feeling good may be good for your health is not new, but is it really true? A new article published in…    

Autism-vaccine researcher a “fraud”: medical journal

Dr. Andrew Wakefield, the-now disgraced British doctor who published studies linking vaccines with autism, committed an “elaborate fraud” by faking data, the British Medical…    

Family history of alcoholism raises obesity risk

People with a family history of alcoholism may be turning to high-calorie treats instead of booze to satisfy their addiction, U.S. researchers say, a…    

Placebos help, even when patients know about them

Placebos can help patients feel better, even if they are fully aware they are taking a sugar pill, researchers reported on Wednesday on an…    

Genetic Trait Could Triple Odds of Whites’ Susceptibility to Heavy Cocaine Abuse

Nearly one in five whites could carry a genetic variant that substantially increases their odds of being susceptible to severe cocaine abuse, according to…    

Secondhand smoke tied to kids’ poor mental health

Kids who breathe secondhand smoke are more likely to struggle with mental health problems, suggests a large new study of British children.

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Is ADHD tied to adulthood obesity?

Young adults with a history of symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more likely than their peers to be obese, a new…    

Young kids trust adults despite evidence to the contrary

Very young children are extraordinarily trusting of what adults tell them, even if there is repeated evidence to the contrary, finds a new study.…