Scientists found that childhood trauma can change DNA and brain development, leaving long-term biological marks.

A recent scientific study has unveiled that women suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to sexual assault ...

Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), an institution under the Ministry of ...

Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These ...

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New research reveals that child maltreatment leaves measurable biological “scars” on DNA, altering brain structure and function.

TBIs may cause lasting mental health effects, which can have a major impact on the lives of loved ones. But these symptoms often improve with time.

Trauma doesn’t always end when the danger is over. For many, the body and brain remain locked in survival mode, long after the traumatic event has passed. This is the painful reality of post-traumatic ...

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NEW YORK -- One month after Bob Saget was found dead, his family and the Florida medical examiner's office handling the case announced that the comedian and "Full House" star "passed from head trauma.

An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Carl Vinson in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy) Flying a fighter jet is often ...