Brain scans are opening new avenues in science, including forensic psychiatry. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is being used to discover new insights into how the brain works and what makes people tick. By studying which areas of the brain “light up” on MRI images, researchers are uncovering differences in how men and women communicate […]
Steroid Rage – Is it Real?
The short answer is yes. Anabolic Androgenic Steroids are the steroids used by those wanting to increase muscle mass usually in the context of sporting competitions. We hear about athletes being penalized after they are caught testing positive for these substances. This topic has gained much attention recently with former professional wrestler, Chris Benoit who […]
What is a Psychopath?
This term has become a popular on the internet lately with the recent murder of Jessie Davis, the pregnant woman from Canton, OH who was found dead after a massive search. Her boyfriend, Bobby Cutts is the prime suspect. I saw an interview on a morning news program where an FBI profiler said men who murder pregnant […]
Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentences of Mentally Ill
In April 2007, The US Supreme Court overturned the death sentences of three Texas men convicted of murder. Their sentences were thrown out by a 5-4 decision because it was the court’s opinion that the juries were not able to consider relevant information about their mental histories that could have been used to lessen their […]