Authors

Carol Potera

The danger for sons
Examines daughters of women who took DES during pregnancy are at increased risk for vaginal cancer. Depression experienced by sons of mothers who took DES.
Prozac of the Sea
Fats that fight depression: Fish of the seaand omega-3s.
Heart attacks and mondays always get me down
Reports on the cases of arrhytmias or irregular heartbeats in men being common on Mondays. Heart attacks in retired men; Psychological factors that may trigger cardiac problems.
Teen ache-ers
Discusses the psychological cause of psychosomatic musculoskeletal pain (PMP) which lead to some students to drop out of social activities. Characteristics of teenagers who usually develop PMP; Ways to deal it.
Help for hypochondriacs
Provides information on the reasons why psychiatrist Edward Walker of the University of Washington in Seattle sought out hypochondriacs or 'difficult patients.' Things common to difficult patients as Walker has found out; One reason why difficult patients turn to health care providers; Benefits from a psychiatric evaluation of difficult patients.
Trapped in the Web
Can't force yourself to log off? You might have internet addiction.
A Forecast On Pain

Are weather-related complaints biological or psychological? How weather affects chronic pain symptoms depends greatly on sufferers' belief systems.