Mental Health
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Hyperactivity disorder "genetic"
Children with a hyperactivity disorder may be suffering from genetic defects affecting their brains, British researchers revealed today. Read more
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How low spirits can harm heart
People with heart disease who suffer from depression face a massively increased risk of dying, British researchers warn today. Read more
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Music to soothe all ills?
Music could be finely-tuned to treat both emotional and physical pain, British scientists believe. Read more
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Health visitors may prevent post-natal depression
Women are less likely to develop post-natal depression if they are seen by a well-trained health visitor, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Adrenalin link to fertility problems
Women having trouble getting pregnant could be tested for stress levels, British researchers have said. Read more
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Complicated pregnancy linked to depression
Women who experience complications during pregnancy and birth face an increased risk of postnatal depression, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Bingeing hits students
Student binge drinkers may find themselves failing to attend lectures or complete assignments, researchers have warned. Read more
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Alarm at temper tantrum plan
Heart-break and toddler temper tantrums are in danger of becoming psychiatric illnesses, experts have warned. Read more
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Sherlock, Shakespeare and psychiatry
Madness and mental disturbance have provided a rich seam of material for writers for generations – and now a British university is studying the direct relationship. Read more
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Loving mums prepare children well
Apparently over-attentive and loving mothers may prepare their children well for the stresses and strains of life, researchers say today. Read more