Mental Health
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Social networking sites may “induce psychological stress”
Facebook could be bad for your health, doctors in Italy have claimed, after treating a teenager who suffered repeated asthma attacks when logging onto the site. Read more
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Pregnancy smoke crime link
Exposing unborn babies to cigarette smoke is known to pose a risk to the brain – and new findings suggest the offspring of heavy smokers may succumb to criminal behaviour. Read more
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Severe acne increases suicide risk – claim
Sufferers of severe acne are at a higher risk of attempting suicide, researchers have claimed. Read more
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Computer game’s building blocks for flashback treatment
A classic computer game may have a unique ability to help patients who suffer from traumatic flashbacks, according to British researchers. Read more
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Hyper-networking’ endangers teens
Parents may be grateful teenagers who spend their time on social networking sites are not hanging around street corners – but a new study claims this would be dangerously complacent. Read more
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Child behaviour problems linked to birth method
Children’s emotional and behavioural problems may be linked to a stressful birth, researchers have reported. Read more
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Fish oil no good for maternal blues
Taking fish oil supplements in pregnancy does not reduce levels of post-natal depression – or help children’s cognitive and language development, according to new findings. Read more
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Male teens "desensitised" by violence
Male teenagers who spend their time on violent video games and watching violent TV may develop aggressive traits, according to controversial findings published today. Read more
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Soothing herbs identified
Some herbal supplements can help treat anxiety disorders, according to an analysis published yesterday. Read more
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Happiness a result of choice?
Personal choice and behaviour may be the main determinants of happiness, according to the findings of a major study published last night. Read more