Lithium has been proven to be effective at reducing the risk of suicide in patients being treated for bipolar disorder, probably because of its mood-stabilizing properties.
Research into perfectionism suggests that the behavior may arise as a coping mechanism in response to a form of ill treatment by others known as indirect aggression.
Moles larger than 6 millimeters are more likely to be melanomas, a study has found. The study supports current guidelines. Doctors now look at size to help decide which moles to check for melanoma. Moles larger than 6 millimeters are considered more suspicious. The new study looked at biopsy results for 1,657 moles or other abnormal areas. About 8% of moles larger than 6 millimeters were melanomas. The rate was only 4% among smaller moles. HealthDay News reported on the study April 22. It was in the journal Archives of Dermatology.
A series of experiments found that people who spent money on others were happier than those who spent it on themselves.
Parents of children with the disorder known as Williams syndrome, but from different countries, have differeing perceptions of their childrens’ condition, due to the differences between American and Japanese cultures.
What role does low thyroid hormone play in high blood sugar and cholesterol?
Researchers found that children and adolescents with asthma were more likely to suffer from anxiety or a depressive disorder, but as yet there is no indication what the connection might be.
Conflicts can be resolved more successfully by acknowledging the importance of emotions. Try to focus on the core concerns of both parties and view them positively in light of the larger issues.
A drug trial found that people with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease did not benefit from taking an NSAID. In fact, testing showed that the subjects who took one of these drugs scored lower on tests of cognitive function.
A test found that the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor citalopram did not relieve symptoms of repetitive behavior or movement in children with autism spectrum disorders.