Posts Tagged ‘hallucinations’

Childhood abuse raises psychosis risk in women

Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): Women with a history of childhood abuse are twice as likely to suffer from severe mental problem, suggests a new study. However, the same association has not been found in men, which suggests that both boys and girls respond to traumatic and upsetting experiences differently. During the study, the researchers looked at people aged 16-64 and divided them into two groups. Those in the ... Full story

Faulty brain signals behind schizophrenia

Washington, Mar 4 (ANI): Schizophrenia could be caused by faulty signaling in the brain, claim scientists, who found that 49 genes work differently in the brains of patients with the condition. Many of these genes are involved in controlling cell-to-cell signalling in the brain, the Molecular Psychiatry study said. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Imperial College London and GlaxoSmithKline, supports the theory that ... Full story

Cough, cold medicines ‘bad for kids’

London, Mar 1 (ANI): Kids should not be given over-the-counter cough and cold medicines because they are ineffective and can be harmful. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said that a review of 69 cough and cold remedies for children had 'found no robust evidence that these medicines work' and gave warning that 'they can cause side effects, such as allergic reactions, effects ... Full story

Hallucinating Jade Goody says ‘Where am I?’

London, Feb 28 (ANI): Cancer-stricken Jade Goody was experiencing terrifying hallucinations on the night of February 26, and was constantly screaming: "Where am I?" The tragic star, who has terminal cancer, was "babbling incoherently" and "shaking like a leaf" all through the ... Full story