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Why Binge Drinking May Wire the Brain for Alcohol Dependence
After surviving a series of benders, neural circuits get locked into a firing pattern that compels alcohol seeking
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Scientific American MIND Reviews Upside
Jim Rendon’s book explores “The New Science of Post-Traumatic Growth”
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Animal Study Points to Drug Duo That Might Aid Injured Brains to Bounce Back
Can two everyday drugs prevent irreversible harm from traumatic brain injury?
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What If My Life Had Taken a Different Turn?
Scientific American MIND readers share their own “counterfactual” musings
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"Brainprints" Pick Out an Individual from the Crowd
Researchers identify people by the way their brains are wired
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The Power of Embracing Uncertainty
Author Jamie Holmes explains the value of not knowing
Health
Risk of Self-Harm May Rise Following Bariatric Surgery
Patients should be monitored for elevated risk of self-harm after weight loss procedure, researchers say
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Morals, Not Memories, Define Who We Are
A new study has implications for patients with Alzheimer’s and other disorders
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How Your Brain Is Wired Reveals the Real You
The Human Connectome Project finds surprising correlations between brain architecture and behavior
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Using Science to Make Government Work Better
From the design of college loan forms to clearer fuel efficiency stickers, the Obama administration is embracing behavioral research
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Brain Stimulation in Children Spurs Hope - and Concern
Treatment of developing brains offers greater scope for improvement but also intensifies risks
Health
Analysis of Antidepressant Paxil Finds Data on Teen Risk Was Held Back
Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline is criticized for delaying access to data about its antidepressant paroxetine (Seroxat, Paxil) that would have shown earlier that it is neither safe or effective in adolescents...
Sustainability
Obama Seeks Psychological Help with Climate Change
The social sciences could help combat global warming
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Antipsychotic Drugs Often Given to Intellectually Disabled in Absence of Mental Illness
A study confirms the widespread use of drugs to control disruptive and aggressive behavior
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A Tribute to Oliver Sacks from Colleague and Friend Christof Koch
The famed neurologist–author found uniqueness in every patient and savored the miracle of existence, whether it be found in squirrel monkeys or people
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Oliver Sacks, Who Depicted Brain-Disorder Sufferers' Humanity, Dies
The prolific author–neurologist gave the world empathetic insights into disorders of the brain while also inspiring films, plays, an opera and likely many careers in medicine and brain science...
5 Therapy Myths and Fears Busted
While millions of people are comfortable seeking help from a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other counselor, others—maybe you included—would rather pass a kidney stone than make an appointment with a therapist...
Who Benefits Most from PTSD Treatment?
Although several therapies have shown some success in helping people exposed to traumatic experiences, not everyone recovers equally well
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Like Humans, Apes Are Susceptible to Spin
Our preference for positive framing may be hardwired
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Active Duty Army Suicide Attempts Analyzed
Researchers gathered data from various Army databases to analyze nearly 10,000 attempted suicides of active duty personnel. Cynthia Graber reports
