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PsyD student, Raymond Prince, receives NCSPP award for his work with GLBT community
Raymond Prince, 3rd Year PsyD Student, has received the Student Award presented by the GLBT Committee of NCSPP, the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology. This award is only given every 3 years. This award carries a $1500....
Deconstructing Diets
High- and low-protein and carb diets affect not just weight, but body fat and muscle mass. A study traces the effects of each.
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The Cost-Benefit Ratio of Vaccines
Vaccines have changed public health and eliminated many life-threatening diseases. So why are vaccination rates down among kindergarteners in some states, and why are many parents asking pediatricians to alter their child's vaccination schedule? Do c...
Exercise in a Pill?
Irisin, a newly-isolated hormone, appears to help raise insulin levels and burn energy, just the way exercise does.
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Teaching Kids to Think Positively
At what age do children learn that one can choose to see a situation in a more positive light? Does it matter?
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The Perils of Shift Work
Shift workers are at risk for type 2 diabetes, and the longer you work rotating shifts, the worse it gets. Some tips for coping.
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Marijuana's Paranoid Side
Smoking pot can make people calm, anxious, or even psychotic. A study reveals the chemical culprit.
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Happy Quitters
Struggling with the resolution to quit smoking? It gets better: Quitters report being happier and healthier.
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Progestins' Mixed Message
Progestins, synthetic versions of progesterone, are widely used in hormone therapy and contraception. They influence virtually every major organ system, particularly the brain, where they protect against certain forms of degeneration. But when used wi...
New Proposed Guidelines on Lead
A CDC committee recommends more prevention and a lower threshold at which children are treated for lead exposure.
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