News tagged with childhood adversity

Childhood adversity worsens effects of stress, adding to current hardships, says new research

Children who experience trauma may enter a cycle of negative emotions — anxiety and depression — that could contribute to health problems later and precipitate an early death, a leading health psychologist said Saturday.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 15, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Childhood adversity may promote cellular aging

Children who suffer physical or emotional abuse could be faced with accelerated cellular aging as adults, according to new research published by Elsevier in Biological Psychiatry.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Mar 16, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Childhood adversities have a predictive role in peptic ulcer

Helicobacter pylori, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and smoking are the most important risk factors for peptic ulcer. Alcohol intake may also play a role in the development of gastric ulcers. Psychological stress ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jul 29, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0