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The Latest On The Mad Gene Chase

10 hours ago ago from Lunatic Fringe

Before anyone gets too excited about the supposed genetic links to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder that have been brandished about by the media of late, a few relevant pieces of information might help to temper that enthusiasm. Schizophrenia according to the National Institute of Mental Health afflicts 2.4 million adults, or 1.1% of the population of the United States. Bipolar disorder according to the NIMH statistics affects 5.7 ...

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The road to god knows… an original graphic novel about hope, friendship, mental illness, schizophrenia, and a young teenage girl coping with her life and coming of age in a broken but loving family

20 hours ago ago from Schizophrenia

Product DescriptionThe road to god knows. . . is the story of Marie, a teenage girl coming to grips with her Mom's schizophrenia. As a result, she's struggling to grow up fast; wrestling with poverty, loneliness, and her Mom's illness every step of the way. Betty, Marie's Mom, can't help; she's living with an illness that's slowly getting worse and increasingly frightening, and she just doesn't have the resources left over at the end of the ...

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Researchers identify gene linked to schizophrenia | TopNews

23 hours ago ago from TopNews | Health News and Updates

Primary links TopNews Health Weight Control Diabetes News Sexual Health Heart Ailments United Kingdom United States Home Researchers identify gene linked to schizophrenia Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 04:45 Health News Sydney Sydney, Dec 16 - Researchers have identified a new gene that is linked to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The gene called ABCA13 is active in ...

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Medications Linked to Increased Risk of Falls for Elderly

9 hours ago ago from Elements Behavioral Health | Addiction Treatment | Alcohol Drug Rehab

It isn’t uncommon for the elderly to have a fall that can break bones or even leave the individual incapacitated. Now, new research suggests that these falls are easily associated with specific medications the individual may be taking. This research was summarized in a Science Daily release and found that several classes of drugs were associated with falls, including sedatives prescribed as sleep aids and medications that are used to ...

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Germ-free Kids May Risk More Adult Illnesses

14 hours ago ago from The Kid's Doctor: Your Partner in Parenting

If you are a parent who lets their children play in the mud and eat food that has fallen on the floor, then new research shows you could be helping protect them against problems later in life like heart disease. Our research suggests that ultra-clean, ultra-hygienic environments early in life may contribute to higher levels of inflammation as an adult, which in turn increases risks for a wide range of diseases, including cardiovascular ...

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