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Study yields clues to explosions' effect on brain

Reuters Health - Damage to the filter that protects the brain from toxins may partly explain why explosions have been leaving soldiers with lasting brain injuries, researchers say.

Bulimic triathlete says cancer saved her life

In her new book, “Just Three Words,” 54-year-old triathlon champion and registered dietitian Karen Newman writes about overcoming cancer and beating bulimia while remaining a top competitor on the racing circuit.

Why lying is a sign of healthy mental growth for small children

Child-rearing trends might seem to blow with the wind, but most adults would agree that preschool children who have learned to talk shouldn’t lie.

Paroxetine in early pregnancy once again linked to birth defects

Women who take the antidepressant paroxetine (Paxil, Seroxat) early in pregnancy may be more likely to have babies with birth defects, a review of previous research suggests.

Morphine for back pain tied to rapid changes in brain

Patients who take morphine pills for lower back pain may experience changes in the volume of the brain's gray matter in as little as a month, a small study suggests.

Dreaming of lotto win may benefit health

A dream house (for everyone you know)?

Taking drugs for depression linked to better diabetes control

People who have both diabetes and depression may have an easier time keeping their blood sugar levels under control if they also take medication to address their mental health symptoms, a U.S. study suggests.

Working Mothers Are Healthier, Study Finds

Mothers who have jobs are healthier than those who are not employed, at least when their children are very young

Drama between wife, mother-in-law at center of most family rifts

The Bible says, “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife.”

Calorie cutting may help older obese people with thinking problems

Older obese people with mild cognitive impairment who lose a small amount of weight may see some improvement on tests of thinking skills, according to a new study.