Bet You Didn't Know Your Phone Can Tell If You're Depressed

Bet You Didn't Know Your Phone Can Tell If You're Depressed

It won't buy you pizza or chocolate, though

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 7th, 2015
Dr. Google Can't Tell a Common Head Cold from a Brain Cancer Tumor

Dr. Google Can't Tell a Common Head Cold from a Brain Cancer Tumor

People need to stop diagnosing themselves online, at least until search engines are improved to provide relevant results

Woman Who Had No Idea She Was Pregnant Gives Birth on the Toilet

Woman Who Had No Idea She Was Pregnant Gives Birth on the Toilet

25-year-old Kirsty Parker insists she did not experience any of the symptoms commonly associated with pregnancy

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 18th, 2014
Blood Test Diagnoses Depression, Predicts Response to Therapy

Blood Test Diagnoses Depression, Predicts Response to Therapy

The test, created by Northwestern University researchers, promises to change the way mental illnesses are diagnosed

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 16th, 2014
Schizophrenia Is Actually 8 Distinct Disorders All Rolled into One

Schizophrenia Is Actually 8 Distinct Disorders All Rolled into One

Researchers say each of these disorders comes with its own set of symptoms, is caused by specific genetic abnormalities

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 10th, 2014
Rett Syndrome Could Be Treated with New Drug

Rett Syndrome Could Be Treated with New Drug

This is a very dangerous childhood disease, doctors say

PTSD Recovery Can Be Improved by Addressing Depression

PTSD Recovery Can Be Improved by Addressing Depression

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Traffic Pollution Worsens the Symptoms of Asthma in Middle-Aged Adults

Traffic Pollution Worsens the Symptoms of Asthma in Middle-Aged Adults

The smoke released by wood heaters also has a negative effect on asthma patients

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 9th, 2013
Social Support Eases the Pain of Breast Cancer

Social Support Eases the Pain of Breast Cancer

Study documents how social support helps breast cancer sufferers

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 25th, 2013
New Vaccine Promises to Help Control Autism Symptoms

New Vaccine Promises to Help Control Autism Symptoms

The vaccine was created against the gut bug Clostridium bolteae

Severe Depression Can Be Addressed with Neural Stimulation

Severe Depression Can Be Addressed with Neural Stimulation

The approach has proven its worth in several new studies

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 2nd, 2012
Nurses at Great Risk of Developing Depression

Nurses at Great Risk of Developing Depression

New study reveals grim statistics associated with this profession

Pacemakers Can Zap Depression from the Brain

Pacemakers Can Zap Depression from the Brain

A neural version of the device is currently undergoing tests

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 4th, 2012
Depression and Sleep Apnea Tied in New Study

Depression and Sleep Apnea Tied in New Study

The investigation was conducted on a nationally-representative sample

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 16th, 2012
Integrating Depression, Diabetes Therapies Leads to Improved Results

Integrating Depression, Diabetes Therapies Leads to Improved Results

Researchers conduct study to quantify improvement in patients' response

Discriminate, and You'll Get Sick

Discriminate, and You'll Get Sick

Experts establish link between state of health and discrimination

Cognitive Decline Sets in Earlier Than First Thought

Cognitive Decline Sets in Earlier Than First Thought

New study suggests that the earliest signs become apparent at around 40

 
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