Can Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?
A handful of studies indicate that older people with active herpes virus may be more likely to develop Alzheimer’s
All articles by Jonathan Block
Genetic Discovery Could Lead to Development of New Bipolar Meds
Abnormal variations in the gene PDE10A19 might impact signaling of a messaging pathway responsible for learning, memory.
Strong Link Found Between Postpartum Depression and Suicide Risk
Study is the first to compare suicide risk of new mothers with postpartum disorder to other categories of women.
Confronting Clinicians About Overprescribing May Not Make Them Change
Letters were sent to physicians who were found to be prescribing addictive drugs such as opioids 400% more than colleagues.
Mobile Phone Addiction in Students Linked to Anxiety, Depression
Students with self-described addictive behaviors toward smartphones or the Internet scored higher on anxiety and depression scales.
Are Increased Academic Demands At Root of Rise in ADHD?
From 1981 to 1997, time spent teaching 3- to 5-year-olds letters and numbers increased 30%.
Pediatricians Miss Opportunities for Maternal Depression Screenings
Only 44% of pediatricians ask mothers during child visits about maternal depression.
Progressive LGBT Policies in Schools Lower Binge Drinking
Areas with more progressive policies toward lesbians and gays had fewer students engaged in binge drinking.
Attention Shifting Game Could Help Depression in Adolescents
Attention bias modification is intended to shift one’s attention away from negative stimuli.
Task Force Recommendation Against Autism Screening Challenged
Researchers say that many studies exist that support the idea that children should be screened for autism as early as possible.
