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Scientists find gene that predisposes Greenlanders to obesity
Greenland is like many other countries struggling with overweight and obesity. Both environment and genetics play a role in development of obesity.
Study reveals rate of vertebral and non-vertebral fractures in children with leukemia
In a Journal of Bone and Mineral Research study that followed 186 children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) for 6 years after initiation of chemotherapy, approximately 1 in 5 children experienced a non-vertebral fracture and 1 in 3 had a new vertebral fracture.
Study examines UK's NICE as model producer of HTA
GfK HealthCare, one the largest providers of fully integrated custom health care marketing research in the world, announced today the undertaking of a first-ever research study aimed at examining the UK's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence as a model producer of Health Technology Appraisals, and its impact on decision making in ex-UK health care systems.
Red wine could potentially help prevent cavities
For anyone searching for another reason to enjoy a glass of red wine with dinner, here's a good one: A new study has found that red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could potentially help prevent cavities.
Sexual harassment and assault may have negative health consequences, finds study
The #MeToo Movement, in addition to raising awareness, has provided people with a voice to speak out when they've been wronged, harassed, or assaulted.
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Psychologists: A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.