Purpose: This study analyzes the relationship of alexithymia, childhood trauma, and body investment to non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behaviors in adolescents with depressive disorder and whether ...

Significantly higher risk seen for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. (HealthDay News) — On a global scale, childhood maltreatment is associated with a higher risk for developing some immune ...

The new Kids First datasets advance our understanding of how genetics contribute to childhood cancers and congenital disorders, opening new doors for prevention and treatment. WHO: The Gabriella ...

Many people might vividly remember their most troubling childhood fears ... they are developing into more serious phobias or anxiety disorders. Fears are a normal part of human development ...

Conclusion: Gratification disorder, otherwise called infantile masturbation, is an important consideration in the differential diagnosis of epilepsy and other paroxysmal events in early childhood.

A mother-of-four who lost two children to the same rare genetic condition says the fear of losing another child is "paralysing" as she calls for more research into sudden childhood death.

Feb. 4, 2025 — Research has shown that a potential new targeted therapy for childhood brain cancer is effective in infiltrating and killing tumor cells in preclinical models tested in mice.

Feb. 5, 2025 — New research has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD ...

Neurodegenerative diseases are a heterogeneous group of disorders that are characterized by the progressive degeneration of the structure and function of the central nervous system or peripheral ...

If you have major depressive disorder, your doctor may suggest you try bupropion and dextromethorphan together. This drug combination can help relieve symptoms within about a week, faster than ...