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Childhood trauma gets under the skin

Long-term changes in immune function caused by childhood trauma could explain increased vulnerability to a range of health problems in later life, according to new research. The study found heightened inflammation across three blood biomarkers in adu

Interpersonal conflict is the strongest predictor of community crime and misconduct

Neighborhoods with more interpersonal conflict, such as domestic violence and landlord tenet disputes, see more serious crime according to a new study. Private conflict was a better predictor of neighborhood deterioration than public disorder, such a

Brain training induces lasting brain, mental health gains for veterans, civilians with brain injury

In the first study of its kind, veterans and civilians with traumatic brain injury showed improved cognitive performance and psychological and neural health following strategy-based cognitive training. The study was conducted by an interdisciplinary

Social work researchers create easier, accurate way to analyze TSCC trauma results

A social work research team has proposed and tested an alternative method to using the Trauma Symptoms Checklist for Children in assessing trauma in children -- especially those in the juvenile justice system.

Flood aftermath linked to post-traumatic stress, study shows

Brisbane flood victims suffered more psychological distress during the rebuilding phase than as waters inundated their homes and businesses, a study has found. The lead researcher notes that while the flood was frightening on the day, the most diffic

Depression Intensifies Anger in Veterans with PTSD

The tendency for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to lash out in anger can be significantly amplified if they are also depressed, according to new research.

Stress relief techniques help cancer patients overcome fear of treatment

The benefit of rapid stress management techniques (RSMTs) to help cancer patients who experience 'procedure-related' stress has been revealed by a new study. Patients experiencing distress related to medical procedures were able to achieve a 'calm st

Repetitive brain injuries may accelerate aging, dementia risk

Repetitive head injuries that occur during contact sports and military service may accelerate the aging process by increasing the build-up of beta-amyloid in the brain, leading to worse disease and an increased likelihood of developing dementia. In p

No link found between PTSD and cancer risk

In the largest study to date that examines post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a risk factor for cancer, researchers have shown no evidence of an association. The evidence is consistent with other population-based studies that report stressful l

High risk of sleep apnea in young veterans with PTSD

The probability of having a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea increased with increasing severity of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSD), a new study of young US veterans shows. The study involved 195 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who vi