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Interactive Computer Program Assists Patients To Open Up About Their Depression
By Michelle Gil | Nov 06, 2013 05:31 PM ESTAn interactive computer program about depression shown to patients before they see their primary-care doctor could help persons detect if they need medical attention according to a new study.
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A Change Of Genes Occurs In Chronic Stress Sufferers
By Michelle Gil | Nov 06, 2013 03:59 PM ESTChronic stress is deemed to be a stress the body produces to fight an infection or trauma that never existed. According to a new study this kind of stress is associated with health problems.
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Two Pesticides Increase The Risk Of Endometriosis In Women
By Michelle Gil | Nov 05, 2013 03:12 PM ESTTwo dangerous pesticides are linked to increasing the risk of endometriosis in reproductive-age women according to a new study.
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Calm People Perform Better On Tests For Job Interviews, Study Says
By Michelle Gil | Nov 04, 2013 07:01 PM ESTCalm individuals perform better on standardized tests during the job interviewing process according to a new study.
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Are you “almost depressed”? A New Book Series Aimed At Helping Those Who Are
By Michelle Gil | Nov 04, 2013 07:00 PM ESTPsychologists believe there is a difference between being depressed and being “almost depressed” and having anxiety or being “almost anxious.”
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“HaploSeq”, New Technique To Study DNA Origin From An Individuals Mother And Father
By Michelle Gil | Nov 04, 2013 03:56 PM ESTAccording to a new study, a new technique has emerged to identify whether your DNA comes from your mother or father. This technique can be a breakthrough for scientists in investigating how genes contribute to disease, improving the process to match donors with organs and to understand human migration patterns.
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One Dose of HPV Vaccine All That May Be Needed For Cervical Cancer Prevention
By Michelle Gil | Nov 04, 2013 12:27 PM ESTA new study suggest that the HPV vaccine given to girls to protect against cervical cancer, may only need one dose instead of the recommended three doses in order to provide long-term protection.
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People Who Accept Their Own Emotions Are Less Affected By Positive Feedback
By Michelle Gil | Nov 02, 2013 04:56 PM EDTPeople who are in tune with their own thoughts and emotions are less affected by positive rewards according to a new study.
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A Small Number Of Parents Know How to Use Their Child's Asthma Medication, Study Finds
By Michelle Gil | Nov 02, 2013 04:56 PM EDTA new study finds that most parents who assist their children with inhaled asthma medications don’t know all the proper instructions.
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Healthy Gums May Prevent Heart Disease
By Michelle Gil | Nov 02, 2013 04:56 PM EDTKeeping gums healthy could help in the prevention of heart disease according to a new study.
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How Fear Neurons Are Silenced By Exposure Therapy For Those With Anxiety Disorders
By Michelle Gil | Nov 01, 2013 07:00 PM EDTAnxiety disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder can develop after an overly stressful experience. Exposure therapy is a common treatment for those who suffer from an anxiety disorder because the patient tries to overcome their dear in a safe environment.
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Language Impairments Can Be Hard To Overcome
By Michelle Gil | Nov 01, 2013 06:26 PM EDTChildren who experience language difficulties may continue to develop emotional and behavioral problems in adulthood according to a new study.
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Banning Smoking In The Workplace Not Fully Effective
By Michelle Gil | Nov 01, 2013 04:25 PM EDTMany employers have taken initiative to ban smoking in their workplaces in order to reduce second-hand smoke and to encourage their employees to stop smoking. A new study suggests that let alone prohibiting smoking habits at work will not ensure the reduction or quitting of smoking because smokers may be influenced by another smoker at home.
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The Causes Of Addictive Behavior, Brain Study
By Michelle Gil | Nov 01, 2013 02:33 PM EDTThe addictions of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes have been analyzed by scientists for years. According to the South China Morning Post, more recently addictive behaviors such as the addiction to the internet and gaming are being studied in an attempt to correlate all addictions and find an effective treatment.
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Stress Eaters May Benefit From Positive Feedback
By Michelle Gil | Oct 31, 2013 03:59 PM EDTThere are two types of eaters when it comes to being overwhelmingly stressed, the ones who lose their appetite and the ones who crave sweet and salty snacks. We have perceived stress eaters are the ones who gain the most weight, but a new study said this is not necessarily true because their eating habits change when they are not under stress.
