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·July 2, 2019·6 min read

Brain injury common in domestic violence

Many survivors of domestic violence are likely to have experienced repeated head injuries and oxygen deprivation. The injuries resulted in memory loss, anxiety, and visual problems. Of the 49 people interviewed for this study, 81% report being hit in the head by their partner, while 83% report strangulation events. Read More

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·January 3, 2019·4 min read

What Predicts Teen Partner Rape?

Researchers have identified specific risk factors, including coercive control, greater age differences and physical abuse, as predictors of sexual violence in a young woman's first romantic relationship. Read More

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·November 19, 2018·6 min read

Emotional Abuse Linked to Menopause Misery

Researchers report menopausal women who experience intimate partner violence and emotional abuse have increased risk of developing heightened symptoms of menopause. Read More