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Mood and Healing
by KYW’s medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough Can mood affect healing? According to a study out of England, it can. A study looked at 93 patients with foot ulcers who were watched for six months. The...
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Younger Couples Experiencing Midlife Crisis
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A recent British survey by a counselor group there called “Relate” found that young adults in that country were experiencing “mid-life crisis” symptoms much earlier in life, in...
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Without Sunlight, Miners Used Artificial Light To Maintain Normalcy
(CBS) - The world watched as each miner was brought to the surface. As each and every story was told it became more and more dramatic. But as each story was told the thing that stuck out in my mind was...
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Pediatricians Urged To Screen New Moms For Depression
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It’s estimated up to one out four new mothers suffer from depression after giving birth. Medical Reporter Stephanie Stahl reports a group of experts now says pediatricians should...
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A Genetic Link To Suicide
Philadelphia (CBS) — According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for almost 34,600 deaths in 2007....
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Holidays Are Not Always Happy
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Christmas is a time for family and friends but for those having difficulties in relationships or suffering from the loss of a loved one it can be a time of great sadness. One of...
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Health Watch: Teens & Facebook Depression
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – We’ve been telling you about the potential dangers of social media, now in a new report, there’s a specific warning for parents about something being called Facebook depression,...
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Increase In Suicides Linked To Economic Downturn
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The economy is tough. There is no doubt about it. We are in a position where many families are struggling and all of that pressure can take its toll. According to a report released...
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Childhood Trauma Affects Health As Adult
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - We know that problems we face as children can have long term psychological effects on people as adults. Now results of a new study show that they also have substantial effects on...
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Depression Treatment At The Center For Emotional Fitness
Have you been feeling down, anxious or depressed? How can you tell if those feelings are fleeting, or if you should see a doctor for treatment or a possible research study? See the Interview here…...
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Recession May Increase Child Abuse
PHILADELPHIA (CBS)- It may be a sad carry over from the recession we are facing but, according to several studies, head trauma has increased by about 8 percent in children younger than five since...
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Study: Optimists Live Longer
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Don’t worry, be happy and optimistic. According to a report from the University of Pittsburgh, optimists live longer. Optimists were defined as those who said they expected good...
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Symptoms Of Perimenopause
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Perimenopause is one of those medical terms that is somewhat new and certainly many women are not aware of the fact that it is a very real...
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Health: Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Stephanie Stahl PHILADELPHIA (CBS) –It’s another gloomy day in the Delaware Valley. And many are starting to get bit by the winter blues. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on...
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Stigall Show Log 1.18.12
5:45 Wikipedia has gone dark today and other websites are protesting the Stop Online Piracy Act and the PROTECT IP Act that are currently being considered in Congress. 5:54 The controversy continues...
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Temple Professor Offers Tips To Keep Facebook From Giving You The Blues
By Hadas Kuznits PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Facebook can be a way to express oneself, but there are also some guidelines you can use to avoid heartache. Frank Farley, a psychologist at Temple University and...
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Study Suggests Migraines Can Lead To Depression
By Dr. Brian McDonough PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – If you’ve ever experienced a migraine headache, you know it can cause a great deal of pain, and certainly the pain can cause a bit of short-term depression...
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Increased Use Of Anti-Depressants Could Be Result Of Drug Marketing
By Dr. Brian McDonough PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Boy, this is depressing: according to several studies, more Americans than ever before are taking anti-depressants — roughly 27-million people. That’s three...
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Dealing With Stress
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Stress is a part of everyday life but how we deal with these everyday stressors has a great deal to do with how happy we will be. According...
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Stigall Show Log 4.24.12
5:40 There are plenty of quality jobs that don’t require a college degree. 5:46 Mitt Romney says he fully supports the extension of low student loan interest rates. 5:56 Millenials struggle with...
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