May 08, 2012: Screening Women for Domestic Violence Could Help Prevent Abuse
Review shows benefits of routine checks at clinics, in doctors' offices

April 24, 2012: Bullying, Violence Linked to Faster Aging in Kids
Age-related DNA changes seen early in those exposed to abusive behavior, study finds

April 16, 2012: Troubled Homes May Fuel Obesity in Girls
Study found nearly doubled risk in families coping with poverty, drug abuse, other stress

April 06, 2012: Emotional Trauma May Hurt Toddlers' Later Learning
Kids under age 2 who witnessed or experienced abuse or violence had lower IQs at school age, study says

March 30, 2012: Dating Violence Common by 7th Grade: Survey
More than one-third report psychological abuse, 15 percent cite physical abuse

March 15, 2012: Many Alcoholics Suffered Childhood Trauma: Study
Physical, sexual, emotional abuse reported by many people in detox

February 17, 2012: More Neighborhood Bars Linked to Domestic Violence
Study found more cases requiring emergency-room care

February 16, 2012: Teens Victimized by Dating Violence Often Have Difficult Pasts
Survey finds many were abused, harassed or bullied by others prior to the incident

February 06, 2012: Spanking Produces Troubled Kids, Study Contends
Punishment linked to more aggression in children, two decades of research shows

February 06, 2012: Thousands of U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Abuse
Infants, poor children most vulnerable, study suggests

February 01, 2012: Child Abuse, Neglect a Major Public Health Problem: CDC
Report found it costs U.S. $124 billion a year; overall price tag similar to diabetes, stroke

January 25, 2012: Neurologists Should Screen Patients for Abuse: Experts
People with certain disorders might be more vulnerable to violence, says American Academy of Neurology

January 24, 2012: Ob-Gyns Should Screen for Domestic Abuse: Experts
Intimate partner violence can be psychological or physical, occurs at all levels of society

December 14, 2011: Millions of Americans Are Victims of Sexual Violence: CDC
Rape, stalking, physical violence widespread in the U.S., report finds

December 09, 2011: Abuse May Alter Child's Brain Activity
Exposure to violence has a measurable effect, researchers say

December 05, 2011: Abuse in Childhood May Alter Teen Brain
Study found reductions in 'gray matter,' with changes differing by gender

November 15, 2011: Higher Legal Drinking Age May Mean Safer Lives for Women
Study found lower suicide, homicide risk when drinking age was 21

November 14, 2011: Abused Girls at Greater Risk for Heart Disease as Adults: Study
Doctors should look for history of sexual, physical abuse, researchers say

November 11, 2011: Teachers Critical in Helping Abused Kids Succeed
Focusing on everyday life skills benefits academic performance, study shows

November 09, 2011: Doctors Might Miss Some Cases of Child Abuse
Primary care providers failed to note some suspicious injuries, study found

October 21, 2011: More Than 1 in 4 U.S. Kids Witness Violence Between Parents: Study
Children also see parents physically abuse their siblings and other relatives, researchers say

October 03, 2011: Conviction Rates Similar for Suspects of Child, Adult Murder in Utah
Most child abuse homicide suspects are white dads, researchers say

September 19, 2011: Recession Tied to Rise in Child Abuse Injuries
Incidence of 'shaken baby syndrome' and other head trauma almost doubled, study found

September 07, 2011: Abusers May Play on Victims' Emotions to Get Charges Dropped
Sympathy, not threats, linked to recanted testimony in many domestic violence cases: study

August 22, 2011: Abuse, Neglect in Childhood Linked to Depression in Adulthood
This kind of depression is also harder to treat, study finds

August 02, 2011: Violence Against Women Can Take Lifelong Toll: Study
Research shows how rates of mental and physical illness rise, quality of life falls

July 22, 2011: Low 'Health Literacy' Hazardous to Your Health
Study found inability to interpret health information linked to poorer outcomes

July 19, 2011: Study Hints at How Stress of Domestic Violence Might Be Passed to Unborn Child
Doesn't show cause-and-effect, but suggests low-stress pregnancies are best

June 22, 2011: Eating Disorders May Raise Risk of Depression in Pregnancy
Screening for mental health problems, abuse should be routine part of prenatal care, researchers say

June 06, 2011: Boys Who Bully May Grow Up to Be Abusive Men
Study suggests but doesn't prove link to adult domestic violence

May 19, 2011: Post-Partum Depression More Common in Abused Women
Study in Hispanic women found domestic violence was even more predictive than history of depression

April 21, 2011: Student Bullying Linked to Family Violence: CDC
Report finds bullies, victims and bully-victims face dangers outside of school

April 13, 2011: Abusive Head Trauma in Infants Doubled During Recession: Study
Financial stress may trigger violent behavior toward babies, researchers say

April 12, 2011: Male Victims of Domestic Abuse May Show Signs of PTSD
Female partners can cause psychological trauma to the men they abuse, researchers say

April 07, 2011: For Young Women, 'Controlling' Partner Often Abusive, Too
Many victims won't admit to violence from boyfriend, spouse, study authors say

March 25, 2011: Alcohol May Play Dual Role in Some Cases of Elder Abuse
Small study suggests victims may have problems with substance abuse, mental illness, other conditions

March 22, 2011: NFL Upsets Could Trigger Domestic Violence
Reports spike in areas where favored team loses, study finds

March 18, 2011: Domestic Abuse Often Escapes Notice of ER Staff: Study
Most not identified as victims when treated in emergency department

January 12, 2011: U.S. Recession Didn't Raise Rates of Child Neglect: Study
Intervention programs may have helped prevent abuse during economic downturn, expert says

January 04, 2011: Survey Finds Much Victimization of Children Goes Unreported
Percentage of cases revealed to authorities has risen, experts say, but many remain hidden

December 14, 2010: Prayer May Help Victims of Domestic Abuse
Practice teaches coping methods, allows outlets for feeling, study suggests

December 06, 2010: Teen Dating Violence is Common, Study Finds
It occurs in almost 1 in 5 couples, and perpetrators also often assault family, friends

November 22, 2010: Girls Who Suffer Child Abuse May Abuse Alcohol as Adults
Survey found a strong association between the two, researchers say

November 10, 2010: Childhood Abuse Linked to Diabetes Risk in Adult Women
Stress of physical, sexual abuse may lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, study author suggests

September 01, 2010: Even After Leaving Abuser, Moms' Mental Health Declines
Levels of depression and anxiety still high at least 2 years after escaping abusive relationship, study finds

June 15, 2010: Study Probes Causes of Anger in Returning U.S. Soldiers
PTSD, combat experience and family history can all play roles, study finds

June 14, 2010: Teen Boys Who Attempt Suicide More Likely to Abuse as Adults
Men with this history are more prone to hit and injure partner, study shows

June 08, 2010: When Mom Is Abused, Child's Obesity Risk May Rise
Kids exposed to domestic violence were more likely to be obese by age 5, study found

May 10, 2010: Older, Abused Women Suffer Poor Mental Health
Verbal abuse was worse than physical abuse alone, study found

May 05, 2010: Stress Hormones Predict Trouble for Kids Left in Abusive Homes
Specific hormonal pattern tied to later psychological problems, researchers say