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September 26, 2004

French People Outed as Hypochondriacs

beneath their apparently relaxed exterior, the French have just been revealed as Europe's leading hypochondriacs, consuming a record number of prescription drugs last year - including vast quantities of tranquillizers, sleeping pills and anti-depressants.

Posted by news editor at 01:07 AM

September 13, 2004

Schizophrenia and Marijuana, Schizophrenia Linked to Stress

The main active ingredient in marijuana appears to cause short-term symptoms similar to those of schizophrenia.

Stress hormones may be responsible for brain changes in people with schizophrenia.

Posted by news editor at 05:35 PM