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Social Sciences - 17.05
Psychiatric units safer as in-patient suicide falls
Suicides by psychiatric in-patients have fallen to a new low, research published today (Thursday) has found. The study by the University of Manchester's National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness, one of very few to look at trends over time, shows the rate of suicide among psychiatric in-patients fell by between 29% and 31% between 1997 and 2008, with nearly 100 fewer deaths per year.
Psychiatric units safer as in-patient suicide falls
Suicides by psychiatric in-patients have fallen to a new low, research published today (Thursday) has found. The study by the University of Manchester's National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness, one of very few to look at trends over time, shows the rate of suicide among psychiatric in-patients fell by between 29% and 31% between 1997 and 2008, with nearly 100 fewer deaths per year.
Social Sciences - 16.05
OMG! Texting ups truthfulness, new iPhone study suggests
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Text messaging is a surprisingly good way to get candid responses to sensitive questions, according to a new study to be presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for Public Opinion Research.
OMG! Texting ups truthfulness, new iPhone study suggests
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Text messaging is a surprisingly good way to get candid responses to sensitive questions, according to a new study to be presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for Public Opinion Research.
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 9.05
Fall in deaths following withdrawal of pain killer
There has been a major reduction in deaths involving the pain-relief drug co-proxamol since it was withdrawn in the UK in 2005, an Oxford University-led study has found. There have been no apparent increases in poisoning deaths involving other pain killers.
Fall in deaths following withdrawal of pain killer
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 1.05
Suicide risk for older people who self-harm
Older people who self-harm are at much greater risk of suicide than both the general population and younger adults who self-harm, a new study has found. Researchers from The University of Manchester studied 1,177 people over the age of 60 who presented to six general hospitals in Oxford, Manchester and Derby after self-harming.
Suicide risk for older people who self-harm
Older people who self-harm are at much greater risk of suicide than both the general population and younger adults who self-harm, a new study has found. Researchers from The University of Manchester studied 1,177 people over the age of 60 who presented to six general hospitals in Oxford, Manchester and Derby after self-harming.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 26.04
Studies touting China’s treatments for Internet overuse may lack validity
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Excessive Internet usage has been linked to an array of problems, from structural changes in the brain to depression, poor social skills, violent outbursts and sexual promiscuity. In China, concerns about Internet overuse have spawned hundreds of treatment programs that claim to cure addicted young people using a variety of techniques, ranging from therapy and medication to rigorous physical training in military boot camp environments.
Studies touting China’s treatments for Internet overuse may lack validity
Mathematics - Social Sciences - 25.04
Twist to the Story of the Number Line
Yupno of Papua New Guinea provide clues to the concept's origins - and suggest familiar notion of time may not be straightforward, either Confirming a Yupno participant's understanding of numbers. All images courtesy of Embodied Cognition Laboratory, UC San Diego.
Twist to the Story of the Number Line
Yupno of Papua New Guinea provide clues to the concept's origins - and suggest familiar notion of time may not be straightforward, either Confirming a Yupno participant's understanding of numbers. All images courtesy of Embodied Cognition Laboratory, UC San Diego.
Social Sciences - 25.04
New report defends independent social work experts in care cases
Research led by Oxford University refutes claims that assessment reports by independent social work experts have caused delays in care proceedings. Claims were made during the Family Justice Review that independent social work expert (ISW) reports delayed cases and added little or no value.
New report defends independent social work experts in care cases
Research led by Oxford University refutes claims that assessment reports by independent social work experts have caused delays in care proceedings. Claims were made during the Family Justice Review that independent social work expert (ISW) reports delayed cases and added little or no value.
Social Sciences - 24.04
Prison no bar to inmates’ generosity
Prisoners tend to be more generous than the general public because they could be looking for ways to atone for their crimes, research has shown.
Prison no bar to inmates’ generosity
Prisoners tend to be more generous than the general public because they could be looking for ways to atone for their crimes, research has shown.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 5.04
Risk of suicide and fatal heart attack immediately following a cancer diagnosis
People who are diagnosed with cancer have a markedly increased risk of suicide and cardiovascular death during the period immediately after being given the diagnosis. This has been shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the prestigious scientific journal The New England Journal of Medicine.
Risk of suicide and fatal heart attack immediately following a cancer diagnosis
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 26.03
Testosterone low, but responsive to competition, in Amazonian tribe -- with slideshow
It's a rough life for the Tsimane, an isolated indigenous group in Bolivia. They make a living by hunting and foraging in forests, fishing in streams and clearing land by hand to grow crops. Their rugged lifestyle might imply that Tsimane men have elevated testosterone to maintain the physical activity required to survive each day.
Testosterone low, but responsive to competition, in Amazonian tribe -- with slideshow
It's a rough life for the Tsimane, an isolated indigenous group in Bolivia. They make a living by hunting and foraging in forests, fishing in streams and clearing land by hand to grow crops. Their rugged lifestyle might imply that Tsimane men have elevated testosterone to maintain the physical activity required to survive each day.
History/Philosophy - Social Sciences - 13.03
Research suggests suicide rates higher in protestant areas than catholic
Research from the University of Warwick suggests suicide rates are much higher in protestant areas than catholic areas. Professor Sascha Becker from the University of Warwick's Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Society (CAGE) has published his latest paper Knocking on Heaven's Door? Protestantism and Suicide.
Research suggests suicide rates higher in protestant areas than catholic
Research from the University of Warwick suggests suicide rates are much higher in protestant areas than catholic areas. Professor Sascha Becker from the University of Warwick's Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Society (CAGE) has published his latest paper Knocking on Heaven's Door? Protestantism and Suicide.
Social Sciences - 9.03
Far right supporters - violence is largely inevitable
Far right supporters in the UK believe violent conflict between different religious, racial and ethnic groups is largely inevitable, according to a new survey on political extremism. From Voting to Violence? Far Right Extremism in Britain examines the beliefs of those identifying themselves as members of the British National Party, the English Defence League or the UK Independence Party.
Far right supporters - violence is largely inevitable
Far right supporters in the UK believe violent conflict between different religious, racial and ethnic groups is largely inevitable, according to a new survey on political extremism. From Voting to Violence? Far Right Extremism in Britain examines the beliefs of those identifying themselves as members of the British National Party, the English Defence League or the UK Independence Party.
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 29.02
Bullies and victims three times more likely to have suicidal thoughts by age 11
Children involved in bullying – as both a victim and a bully – are three times more likely to have suicidal thoughts by the time they reach 11 years old, according to research from the University of Warwick.
Bullies and victims three times more likely to have suicidal thoughts by age 11
Children involved in bullying – as both a victim and a bully – are three times more likely to have suicidal thoughts by the time they reach 11 years old, according to research from the University of Warwick.
Social Sciences - Environmental Sciences - 13.02
China's pollution related to e-cars may be more harmful than gasoline cars
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (02/13/2012) —Electric cars have been heralded as environmentally friendly, but new findings from an international research team suggest that electric cars in China have an overall impact on pollution that could be more harmful to health than gasoline vehicles.
China's pollution related to e-cars may be more harmful than gasoline cars
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 9.02
Gap between Scottish and English suicide rates widens
A new study has revealed the widening gap in suicide rates between Scotland and England & Wales due to a large extent to the number of young Scottish men taking their lives. The research, carried out by the Universities of Manchester and Edinburgh and the Medical Research Council Social and Public Health Sciences Unit in Glasgow, examined suicide rates north and south of the border between 1960 and 2008.
Gap between Scottish and English suicide rates widens
A new study has revealed the widening gap in suicide rates between Scotland and England & Wales due to a large extent to the number of young Scottish men taking their lives. The research, carried out by the Universities of Manchester and Edinburgh and the Medical Research Council Social and Public Health Sciences Unit in Glasgow, examined suicide rates north and south of the border between 1960 and 2008.
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 2.02
Better NHS services reduce suicide rates
Researchers at The University of Manchester have for the first time shown a positive link between improvements in mental health services and a reduction in suicide rates. Their research is published in The Lancet today (Thursday) in a study by the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness, based at the University's Centre for Mental Health and Risk.
Better NHS services reduce suicide rates
Researchers at The University of Manchester have for the first time shown a positive link between improvements in mental health services and a reduction in suicide rates. Their research is published in The Lancet today (Thursday) in a study by the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness, based at the University's Centre for Mental Health and Risk.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 25.01
Dawn of Social Networks
Ancient humans may not have had the luxury of updating their Facebook status, but social networks were nevertheless an essential component of their lives, a new study suggests. The study's findings describe elements of social network structures that may have been present early in human history, suggesting how our ancestors may have formed ties with both kin and non-kin based on shared attributes, including the tendency to cooperate.
Dawn of Social Networks
Ancient humans may not have had the luxury of updating their Facebook status, but social networks were nevertheless an essential component of their lives, a new study suggests. The study's findings describe elements of social network structures that may have been present early in human history, suggesting how our ancestors may have formed ties with both kin and non-kin based on shared attributes, including the tendency to cooperate.
Psychology - Social Sciences - 23.01
Why men ’exhibit warrior tendencies’
A new study has looked into how our psychology concerning war and conflict may have been shaped by our evolutionary past. Following a review of current academic literature by psychologists, biologists and anthropologists, the study concludes that men are biologically programmed to be warriors because of our deep ancestral history of inter-tribal war and conflict.
Why men ’exhibit warrior tendencies’
Social Sciences - 2.12.2011
Migration and regional attitudes in the UK
Londoners and Scots are less likely to support reductions to immigration than people in the Midlands and Wales, new research by Oxford University's Migration Observatory shows. In their recent public opinion survey undertaken with Ipsos MORI, the Observatory highlights regional findings which suggest that there may not be a direct link between the scale of immigration to an area and public support for cuts to immigration.
Migration and regional attitudes in the UK
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 28.11.2011
40 percent of youths attempting suicide make first attempt before high school
Thoughts about killing oneself and engaging in suicidal behavior may begin much younger than previously thought. While about one of nine youths attempt suicide by the time they graduate from high school, new findings reveal that a significant proportion make their first suicide attempt in elementary or middle school.
40 percent of youths attempting suicide make first attempt before high school
Social Sciences - Agronomy/Food Science - 18.11.2011
Size matters?
If you like tofu, tempeh, edamame or miso soup, you're a fan of soybeans. But the significance of this legume goes far beyond a few culinary treats - soybeans rank seventh among world crops for tonnage harvested.
Size matters?
If you like tofu, tempeh, edamame or miso soup, you're a fan of soybeans. But the significance of this legume goes far beyond a few culinary treats - soybeans rank seventh among world crops for tonnage harvested.
Social Sciences - Business/Economics - 2.11.2011
Half of British workforce ill-treated
One million Britons experienced workplace violence in the last two years, while millions more were subjected to intimidation, humiliation and rudeness, new research has shown. Surprisingly, managers and professionals in well-paid full-time jobs are among the groups most at risk.
Half of British workforce ill-treated
Social Sciences - 1.11.2011
Americans’ circle of confidantes has shrunk to two people
Although the average Facebook user may gave some 130 "friends," in reality, Americans have, on average, slightly more than two confidantes, down from three 25 years ago, but the size of this social network has stabilized since 2004, finds a new Cornell study.
Americans’ circle of confidantes has shrunk to two people
Social Sciences - Psychology - 25.10.2011
Preschoolers understand threats in households with violence
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Preschoolersers are aware and understand threats when they see their mother harmed by violent conflicts at home, a new University of Michigan study finds. The study explored what factors influence children's comprehension and response when violence occurs.
Preschoolers understand threats in households with violence
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Preschoolersers are aware and understand threats when they see their mother harmed by violent conflicts at home, a new University of Michigan study finds. The study explored what factors influence children's comprehension and response when violence occurs.
Social Sciences - 29.09.2011
Tweets study: People across the globe report similar, ever-changing moods
Around the world, the day dawns full of promise. But moods go downhill over the course of the day, rebounding again in the evening, according to a Cornell analysis of the public Twitter messages of 2.4 million people in 84 countries.
Tweets study: People across the globe report similar, ever-changing moods
Psychology - Social Sciences - 27.09.2011
Researchers: Belief that others can change could help resolve Mideast conflict
By presenting Israeli Jews and Israeli and West Bank Palestinians with evidence that groups of people are capable of change, Stanford researchers were able to increase the subjects' willingness to compromise on key political issues.
Researchers: Belief that others can change could help resolve Mideast conflict
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 15.09.2011
Surprising find in anti-viral fight
A molecule which helps restrain the body's immune response is also capable of stimulating defences against virus infection by promoting the survival of immune cells known as Natural Killer (NK) cells, new University research has uncovered.
Surprising find in anti-viral fight
Life Sciences - Social Sciences - 7.09.2011
Raising a child doesn’t take a village
Sept. 8, 2011 Raising a child doesn't take a village, U-M research shows ANN ARBOR, Mich.—It doesn't take a village to raise a child after all, according to University of Michigan research.
Raising a child doesn’t take a village
Sept. 8, 2011 Raising a child doesn't take a village, U-M research shows ANN ARBOR, Mich.—It doesn't take a village to raise a child after all, according to University of Michigan research.
Business/Economics - Social Sciences - 7.09.2011
Under threat: the legacy of the riots
The UK riots may have damaged properties and businesses, but the real damage hasn't even been properly considered yet, say University of Nottingham experts.
Under threat: the legacy of the riots
The UK riots may have damaged properties and businesses, but the real damage hasn't even been properly considered yet, say University of Nottingham experts.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 3.08.2011
New antidepressants increase risks for elderly
PA 237/11 Older people taking new generation antidepressants are at more risk of dying or suffering from a range of serious health conditions including stroke, falls, fractures and epilepsy, a study involving researchers at The University of Nottingham has found.
New antidepressants increase risks for elderly
PA 237/11 Older people taking new generation antidepressants are at more risk of dying or suffering from a range of serious health conditions including stroke, falls, fractures and epilepsy, a study involving researchers at The University of Nottingham has found.
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 19.07.2011
Suicide and homicide rates in mental health patients revealed
Suicide and homicide rates in mental health patients revealed
Social Sciences - Law/Forensics - 7.07.2011
Why Sexual Assault Kits Are Not Being Tested for Use as Possible Evidence
Why Sexual Assault Kits Are Not Being Tested for Use as Possible Evidence
Social Sciences - Administration/Government - 24.06.2011
Women’s voice blocked by asylum seeking process study reveals
Women’s voice blocked by asylum seeking process study reveals
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 1.06.2011
People who have had head injuries report more violent behavior
People who have had head injuries report more violent behavior
Social Sciences - 16.02.2011
Combination of services helps mothers with chronic substance abuse issues
Combination of services helps mothers with chronic substance abuse issues
Life Sciences - Social Sciences - 10.02.2011
Caltech-Led Team Pinpoints Aggression Neurons in the Brain
Caltech-Led Team Pinpoints Aggression Neurons in the Brain
Life Sciences - Social Sciences - 10.01.2011
Stress, substance abuse associated with some fathers spanking their children
Stress, substance abuse associated with some fathers spanking their children
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 12.11.2010
Severe acne increase the risk of suicide attempt
Severe acne increase the risk of suicide attempt
Social Sciences - 26.10.2010
Friends with cognitive benefits: Mental function improves after certain kinds of socializing
Friends with cognitive benefits: Mental function improves after certain kinds of socializing
History/Philosophy - Social Sciences - 22.10.2010
Population Report: More Jews Live in the U.S. than in Israel
Population Report: More Jews Live in the U.S. than in Israel
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 27.09.2010
Predicting divorce: U-M study shows how fight styles affect marriage
Predicting divorce: U-M study shows how fight styles affect marriage
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 7.09.2010
Drugs and alcohol, not mental illness, explains violent crime risk
Drugs and alcohol, not mental illness, explains violent crime risk
Social Sciences - Business/Economics - 7.09.2010
Bipolar disorder does not increase risk of violent crime
Bipolar disorder does not increase risk of violent crime
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 28.07.2010
Probing Question: Do boys or girls suffer more from poor body image?
Probing Question: Do boys or girls suffer more from poor body image?
Social Sciences - Psychology - 27.07.2010
Psychologists Develop Two Potent New Predictors of Suicide Risk
Psychologists Develop Two Potent New Predictors of Suicide Risk
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 7.07.2010
Homicide and suicide rates among mentally ill on the decline
Homicide and suicide rates among mentally ill on the decline
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 5.07.2010
Are social democracies better for health than right-wing dictatorships : U-M study
Are social democracies better for health than right-wing dictatorships : U-M study
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 6.05.2010
Violent teenage girls fail to spot anger or disgust in others’ faces
Violent teenage girls fail to spot anger or disgust in others’ faces
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 28.04.2010
Nearly 4 million Californians report sexual or physical violence from a spouse or companion
Nearly 4 million Californians report sexual or physical violence from a spouse or companion
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 18.03.2010
Call for European Cystic Fibrosis healthcare gap to be closed
Call for European Cystic Fibrosis healthcare gap to be closed
Social Sciences - Business/Economics - 16.03.2010
Nearly 2 million Californians lost health insurance during recession
Nearly 2 million Californians lost health insurance during recession
Life Sciences - Social Sciences - 9.03.2010
Eggshell of extinct giant bird unlocks key to ancient DNA
Eggshell of extinct giant bird unlocks key to ancient DNA
Physics/Astronomy - Social Sciences - 12.02.2010
AMS experiment embarks on first leg of mission into space
AMS experiment embarks on first leg of mission into space
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 15.12.2009
Cancer diagnosis increases the risk of suicide and cardiovascular disease
Cancer diagnosis increases the risk of suicide and cardiovascular disease
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 16.10.2009
Health Care is Only Part of the Puzzle; Social Scientists Analyze Society’s Health and Success
Health Care is Only Part of the Puzzle; Social Scientists Analyze Society’s Health and Success
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 11.08.2009
Drugs increase risk of violence more than schizophrenia
Drugs increase risk of violence more than schizophrenia
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 20.05.2009
Schizophrenia does not increase risk of violent crime
Schizophrenia does not increase risk of violent crime
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 26.01.2009
The Genes in Your Congeniality: Researchers Identify Genetic Influence in Social Networks
The Genes in Your Congeniality: Researchers Identify Genetic Influence in Social Networks
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Social Sciences - Business/Economics - 2.05
Retirement plans after the Great Recession: U-M study tracks the changes
Retirement plans after the Great Recession: U-M study tracks the changes
Social Sciences - Life Sciences - 11.04
Do I look bigger with my finger on a trigger? Yes, says UCLA study
Do I look bigger with my finger on a trigger? Yes, says UCLA study
History/Philosophy - Social Sciences - 8.03
Bristol archaeologists unearth slave burial ground on St Helena
Bristol archaeologists unearth slave burial ground on St Helena
Social Sciences - Administration/Government - 23.02
Latest UT/Texas Tribune Poll Finds Plurality of Texans Support Redistricting Reform and are Concerned About National Economy
Latest UT/Texas Tribune Poll Finds Plurality of Texans Support Redistricting Reform and are Concerned About National Economy
Social Sciences - 21.02
Huts, artifacts in Jordanian excavation offer new perspectives on life 20,000 years ago
Huts, artifacts in Jordanian excavation offer new perspectives on life 20,000 years ago
Life Sciences - Social Sciences - 26.01
Penn Anthropologists Clarify Link Between Asians and Early Native Americans
Penn Anthropologists Clarify Link Between Asians and Early Native Americans
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