HEALTH
NIH Scientists Identify New AIDS-Like Disease In Asia
Researchers have identified an AIDS-like condition in Southeast Asia that is caused by an antibody that compromises the immune systems of HIV-negative people.
Integrated Addiction Treatment May Help Trauma Sufferers
New research shows that people with addiction issues, who are frequently excluded from treatment for post traumatic stress, may in fact benefit from psychological therapy.
Two Hormones May Be Responsible For Male Bias To Autism
Research from New Zealand into two male sex hormones may help solve the enduring mystery of why autism is much more common in boys than girls.
‘Banking’ Breast Milk In The Philippines
The Philippine government's state-run breast milk bank is intensifying collection efforts to boost breastfeeding among the poor and help women return to work after giving birth.
Do Babies Have A Built-In Moral Compass?
Is morality an innate human trait or are morals learned and acquired after birth?
Fukushima: Low Radiation Exposure, But High Psychological Distress
Fukushima residents suffered from low levels of cesium exposure while TEPCO workers suffered from high levels of psychological distress after the disaster, say two reports published in JAMA.
Brain Inflammation Linked To Schizophrenia, Study
An Australian study has shown increased inflammation in the brains of people with schizophrenia, tightening the link between immune function and schizophrenia.
HPV, EBV May Interact In Prostate Cancers
Two common viruses known to be associated with human cancers are both present in most prostate cancers, a new study suggests.
Depression, Anxiety ‘A Global Problem,’ Not Just A Western One
A new study has shown that depression and anxiety are serious health issues found in every society in the world, debunking old theories that only Westerners get depressed.
