Not all anti-bullying laws created equal Anti-bullying policies in most U.S. states aim to protect kids against abuse from their peers in school and online, but their effectiveness varies widely depending on where students live, a study suggests.
The emergence of nature phobias: Why more people are afraid of the outdoors With a majority of Earth’s human inhabitants living in urban and suburban areas, a phenomenon is occurring that has never previously existed: An increasing number of people are afraid of nature.
Study finds young people on antidepressants more prone to violence Young people taking antidepressants such as Prozac and Seroxat are significantly more likely to commit violent crimes when they are on the medication, but taking higher doses of the drugs appears to reduce that risk, scientists said on Tuesday.
A sun salutation a day may keep the doctor away Training patients to practice deep relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation - long touted to ease stress and anxiety - may also lead them to make fewer doctor visits, a U.S. study suggests.
Fund helps heal the unseen wounds of war When it comes to the wounds of war, sometimes the most devastating injuries are the ones we can’t see. In fact, we lose one service member to suicide each day in the United States – and each day – it’s one too many. Dr. Manny finds out what the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is doing to help our veterans and save lives
Poverty-linked heart risks greatest for poor black women, younger adults Among African American adults with low education and income levels, the increase in risk of heart disease or stroke associated with living in poverty is largest for women and people under age 50, according to a large new study.
Bullying among kids tied to suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts School children who are bullied are more than twice as likely to think about killing themselves and to make suicide attempts as their peers who aren't bullied, according to a new analysis.
Project Healing Waters: Helping wounded soldiers, veterans heal through fly fishing In April 2005, less than two months into his first deployment to Iraq, the battlefield dreams of now-retired Capt. David Folkerts were cut short by an improvised explosive device (IED) bomb blast.
How to feel calm before surgery If you’re scheduled to have surgery, chances are you’re worried even if it’s not your first time.
Psychologists argue for the right to prescribe medicines Psychologists have traditionally not been allowed to prescribe medications for their patients, but some argue that giving them this right would be better for patients, and is also vital to the future of the profession
