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Mental illness alone no link to violence
Violence appears to be more common among those with mental illness only when they also report substance abuse or dependence, U.S. researchers said.
Anti-social behavior linked to smoking
A Cardiff University study found a link between anti-social behavior in children whose mothers smoked in pregnancy.
Teen smoking linked to depression symptoms
Florida State University researchers said nicotine exposure early in life can have long-term neurobiological consequences evidenced in mood disorders.
Study: More recess, better behavior
School children in third grade who receive more recess behave better and are likely to learn more, U.S. researchers found.
Improving balance may ease anxiety
Tel Aviv University researchers discovered a link between balance and anxiety in children and that improving balance may ease anxiety.
Vulnerable children fare well with family
Vulnerable children placed with relatives do as well or better than those placed with foster parents, U.S. researchers said.
Stretchable electrodes are developed
U.S. engineers say they've created stretchable electrodes to study how cells react to stresses caused by heart attacks, brain injuries and diseases.
Lack of sex desire linked to more symptoms
Women with low levels of sexual desire -- often a result of menopause -- are more likely depressed and suffer physical symptoms, U.S. researchers said.
Pre-natal test may detect autism
British researchers say high levels of testosterone discovered during pre-natal testing may indicate a risk of autism.
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