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All Articles by Jennifer Gibson, PharmD

Jennifer Gibson, PharmD, is a practicing clinical pharmacist and medical writer/editor with experience in researching and preparing scientific publications, developing public relations materials, creating educational resources and presentations, and editing technical manuscripts. She is the owner of Excalibur Scientific, LLC.

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Gentlemen Prefer Brains

September 27, 2012 | By Jennifer Gibson, PharmD | 4 Comments

For generations, it has been an accepted -- if annoying -- part of the human experience that men tend to choose mates based more on physical attractiveness than intelligence. But, a new study finds that the gender roles have shifted and, now, women are guilty of looking at skin-deep characteristics when choosing a partner.

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Phone call

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Motivation for Mental Health Care – All it Takes is a Phone Call

September 25, 2012 | By Jennifer Gibson, PharmD | 4 Comments

Combat experience during military conflicts places service members at considerable risk for social and mental health disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, impaired social functioning, and decreased occupational functioning. More than half of the returning servicemen and women currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan have at least one diagnosed mental health condition. Unfortunately, less than half of these veterans obtain the care they receive. A recent study, however, tapped into a way to motivate these men and women to obtain care: a phone call.

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School Supplies Harmful to Kids’ Health

September 22, 2012 | By Jennifer Gibson, PharmD | 3 Comments

Fall is in the air and parents across the United States are busy buying new backpacks, sharpening pencils, and packing lunch boxes in an effort to give their kids every bit of help, confidence, and encouragement during back-to-school time. But, a new study reveals that the school supplies parents buy may actually harm their children’s health.

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Light at Night, Depressed at Day

September 21, 2012 | By Jennifer Gibson, PharmD | 1 Comment

William Shakespeare once referred to stars as blessed candles of the night. I doubt that a modern interpretation of his "The Merchant of Venice" would so eloquently refer to televisions, computer screens, and nightlights that now illuminate what should be our darkest hours. And -- alas -- a new study finds that artificial light at night leads to symptoms of depression during the day.

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