MRI May Be Able to Confirm PTSD Following Traumatic Event
NODE SMITH, ND Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex psychiatric disorder brought on by physical and/or psychological trauma. How its symptoms, including anxiety, depression and cognitive disturbances arise remains incompletely understood and...
Obesity Lowers Immune Function as well as Increases Tumor Growth
NODE SMITH, ND Obesity has been linked to increased risk for over a dozen different types of cancer, as well as worse prognosis and survival. Over the years, scientists have identified obesity-related processes that drive tumor growth, such as metabolic changes and...
Fathers Who Are Involved Can Lower Behavioral Issues and Improve Well-Being
NODE SMITH, ND In low-income families, fathers who are engaged in their children’s lives can help to improve their mental health and behavior, according to a Rutgers University-New Brunswick study published in the journal Social Service Review. The researchers...
