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Making the future too bright: How wishful thinking can point us in the wrong direction

Everyone indulges in wishful thinking now and again. But when is that most likely to happen and when could it actually be harmful? A new study demonstrates unequivocally that the greater the insecurity and anxiety of a situation, the more likely people are to become overly optimistic -- even to the point where it can prevent us from taking essential action.

How the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus enters our cells

Researchers have identified how the tick-borne Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus enters our cells. The results are an important step in the development of drugs against the deadly disease.

Positive associations between premenstrual disorders and perinatal depression

Women affected by premenstrual disorders have a higher risk of perinatal depression compared with those who do not, according to new research. The relationship works both ways: those with perinatal depression are also more likely to develop premenstrual disorders after pregnancy and childbirth. This study suggests that a common mechanism might contribute to the two conditions.

Study links PMS with perinatal depression

Women with premenstrual disorders are much more likely to have birth-related depression, researchers say.

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Making the future too bright: How wishful thinking can point us in the wrong direction

How the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus enters our cells

Positive associations between premenstrual disorders and perinatal depression

Study links PMS with perinatal depression

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