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Study Identifies Clear Link between Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Risk

November 12, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / Alcoholism

For years, researchers have been investigating the link between alcohol and cancer. Scientists have assumed that alcohol consumption increases the risk of several types of cancer. That assumption has now been confirmed with new research. Private MD Labs recently posted a piece that examines a study which is set to be published in January. This […]

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New Magnetic Stimulation Offers Noninvasive Treatment for Major Depression

November 11, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / Mood Disorders

Rush University Medical Center has opened the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic to offer patients a safe, effective, non-drug treatment for major depression. TMS therapy is the first FDA-approved, non-invasive antidepressant device-based treatment clinically proven for treatment of depression. Science Daily reports that psychiatrists at Rush University Medical Center were among the first to test

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Studies Examine Genetic Roots in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

November 11, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can be debilitating for the individual suffering, as well as family and friends. Medications can deliver some relief, but the most effective treatments will be developed as a result of intense research into the makeup of such psychological impairments. Three genome-wide studies have identified an array of genetic variation that could

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Genetics Can Determine Why Adolescents Drink

November 10, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / Adolescent Issues

A person’s background and family history have a lot to do with whether or not they will deal with an alcohol problem at any time in their lives. A number of studies into the association between alcoholism and genes have been conducted on adults. Now, a new study examines the association between genetics and alcohol

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CBT Treatment Proven Effective for PTSD Veterans

November 10, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have left a great deal of soldiers needing to seek comprehensive care back home in the United States. While a bulk of this care has been physical, some are also seeking attention for psychological trauma. Some of this trauma is a result of what the soldiers saw, while some

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Pregnant Women More Susceptible to Flu if Depressed

November 9, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

While the flu season did come earlier this year, it has settled like a black fog throughout the country. For women who are pregnant, the threat of the flu can bring with it increased risks, driving many to receive the flu vaccine. For those pregnant women who are also dealing with depression, the vaccine could

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Mediterranean Diet May Ward Off Depression

November 8, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

People diet for a number of different reasons; including better health, smaller waistline and improved self-image. For those who follow the Mediterranean diet, they are also likely to improve their overall disposition. Science Daily posted a release that examined the impact this diet has on a person. Those who follow the diet rich in vegetables,

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Intravenous Ketamine Treatment in Depressed Patients Reduces Suicidal Tendencies

November 7, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

Treating depression with medication can be a precarious approach. The physician is faced with a dilemma as the patient may be suicidal and needs medication to take rapid affect. At the same time, the patient may be prone to addiction and prescribing something for the depression could lead to other problems. The Science Daily recently

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Binge Drinking Continues to be Problem Among College Students

November 5, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / Adolescent Issues

One of the biggest arguments surrounding the area of underage drinking is the legal drinking age. Some argue it should be even higher than 21, while others argue it does nothing to curb underage drinking. Among college students, some will drink no matter the law and others have no desire. According to a State Press

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Binge-Eating Disorder in College-Age Women and Ethnicity

November 3, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

Existing research shows that rates of binge eating among adult women is virtually identical across race. However, a new study found that among college-age women, Caucasian women are more apt to exhibit binge eating behaviors than African American women.

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