Behavior

In mouse study, neonatal exposure changed biochemistry of reward circuitry; researchers suggest same mechanism may be at work in humansCredit: Cell Image Library, NCMIR Neonatal exposure to nicotine alters the reward circuity in the…

UH study: 1-in-5 females, 1-in-8 males experience PTSDCredit: University of Houston In the heavily male-dominated firefighting profession, females seem to take on a majority of stress. Consuelo Arbona, UH professor of counseling…

Credit: Alison Phillips AMES, Iowa - A visit to the doctor's office typically begins with a series of questions, including one about medications. An Iowa State University researcher recommends doctors ask a follow up to that question…

BOSTON-- At current drug prices, testing all persons entering prison for Hepatitis C, treating those who have at least 12 months remaining in their sentence, and linking individuals with less than 12 months in their sentence to care upon…

Research by UMass Amherst epidemiologist pinpoints factors of health care quality, accessibility and comfortCredit: UMass Amherst Many women military veterans turn to the Veterans Administration (VA) for health care and social services…

Researchers: Car seats are essential for safety but must be used as directedCredit: UVA Health System Car safety seats are vital to protect children while traveling, but a new infant death study underlines the need to follow the seats'…

QUT road safety study investigates apps as practical way to stop deadly driving habit of texting & browsing Almost 70 per cent of drivers would be willing to install smartphone apps that block texting and browsing according to new…

CORVALLIS, Ore. - An Oregon State University researcher is part of a $1.94 million grant to look for possible connections between the human microbiome and autism spectrum disorder. The goal is to use data from the microbiome - the…

National Poll focuses on children's street smarts, including bike, skateboard, scooter and road safetyCredit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at the University of Michigan ANN ARBOR, Mich. --…

Children who regularly walk or cycle to school are less likely to be overweight or obese than those who travel by car or public transport, a new study suggests. Based on results from more than 2000 primary-age schoolchildren from…