End-of-life preferences
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
A University of Pennsylvania researcher says cancer patients often have to choose between life-prolonging treatments and hospice.
Archive for the 'Behavioral Health' Category
Somewhere to go for Christmas
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
The doors are open Christmas Day at several Philadelphia centers for people with mental illness.
Body image and pregnancy
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
A woman’s sense of her weight status before conception may influence her risk for excessive pounds during pregnancy.
Illness at Christmas
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
A serious medical illness can tamp down mood during the holidays.
Suicide and the Web
Friday, December 19th, 2008
Experts say the internet can widen the circle of acquaintances who are vulnerable to suicidal thoughts after a young person takes his or her life.
Holiday Blues
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Not everyone is anticipating a merry mood this holiday.
More than the Terrible 2s
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Researcher says certain developmental delays should prompt parents to seek out medical advice.
Treating body and mind
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008
Two worlds converge when doctors and mental health providers work together.
Teens chat about weight online
Friday, December 12th, 2008
Teens can log on to ask questions about weight and emotions.
Clues to autism language troubles
Friday, December 5th, 2008
Philadelphia researchers say delays in processing sound may explain speech troubles among children with autism.
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