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Oct 09, 2013 08:48 PM EDT

Depression during Pregnancy may Create Psychiatric Problems for your Teenager

A recent study shows that mothers were depressed during their pregnancy are more likely to have teenagers with psychiatric problems.

Oct 09, 2013 08:25 PM EDT

Could Genetic Mutations Increase the Risk of an Eating Disorder?

A recent study shows that scientists have linked certain genes to various eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia. In fact, the study shows that these problems may often run in families--carrying genetic connections that may have previously gone unnoticed.

Oct 09, 2013 12:43 PM EDT

Some OxyElite Pro Products Under Investigation due to Acute Hepatitis Outbreak

Various fat-burning supplements have been linked to acute hepatitis and liver failure in 29 people in Hawaii. OxyElite Pro is the company allegedly responsible for supplying these weight loss and muscle building supplements.

Oct 09, 2013 11:42 AM EDT

The Weight of Guilt: Scientists Discover Emotions Impact Bodily Sensation

Being weighed down by guilt may be more than just a metaphor. Scientists have now discovered that the emotional experience of guilt can actually be grounded in subjective bodily sensation. This could reveal a little bit more about how psychology impacts our bodies.

Oct 09, 2013 09:02 AM EDT

Slow, Loving Touch May be Key to Healthy Sense of Self and Body Image

A loving touch may have more to do with a healthy sense of self than you might think. Scientists have discovered that a slow caress or stroke--the touch that is often instinctual for mothers to give to their children--may increase the brain's ability to construct a sense of body ownership and, in tu...

Oct 09, 2013 10:57 AM EDT

Empathy Helps Kids Understand Sarcasm: Study

A new finding stated that, greater the empathy skills in kids, easier it is for them recognize sarcasm.

Oct 09, 2013 10:50 AM EDT

Study Links Eating Disorders to Abortion and Miscarriages

A latest Finnish study uncovers the impact of eating disorders on the reproductive capabilities of women stating women with eating disorders are less likely to have children.

Oct 09, 2013 10:34 AM EDT

Babies Anticipate Touch While in Womb: Study

In collaborative study conducted by psychologists at Durham and Lancaster University, using 4D scans revealed for the first time that fetuses can predict their own hand movement towards their mouth as they entered in the later stages of gestation when compared to earlier in pregnancy.

Oct 09, 2013 05:00 AM EDT

DNA Samples Confirm Ashkenazi Jews are of European Descent: Study

A latest DNA study solves the long standing controversy on the origin of Europe's Ashkenazi Jews stating many of the maternal ancestors of the modern Ashkenazi Jews were European converts.

Oct 09, 2013 02:44 AM EDT

FDA Gives Green Signal to Adempas to Treat Pulmonary Hypertension

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have given a green signal to Adempas marketed by Bayer to treat pulmonary hypertension.

Oct 08, 2013 10:58 PM EDT

Debit-Only Lunches for Kids Create more Unhealthy Options

Having a debit account during your school years may seem cool, but a recent study shows that school debit accounts can actually lead to less healthy food choices.