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Bak protein sets stressed cells on suicide path

When a cell is seriously stressed, say by a heart attack, stroke or cancer, a protein called Bak just may set it up for suicide, researchers have found.

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Japan's Agriculture Minister Commits Suicide

Japan's agriculture minister Toshikatsu Matsuoka has committed suicide, just hours before he was to appear before a parliamentary committee for questioning. Authorities say Matsuoka died Monday in a Tokyo hospital after hanging himself.

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Japan's agriculture minister dies after reportedly hanging himself

Japan's agricultural minister, Toshikatsu Matsuoka passed away after reportedly hanging himself just hours before he was to face questioning in parliament over a political scandal on Monday.

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Counseling after suicide helps prevent feelings of blame

Cognitive behavior therapy to prevent complicated grief among relatives and spouses bereaved by suicide: Cluster randomized controlled trial

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Child and adolescent psychiatristsimprove their screening for dating violence

Even though dating violence is common amongst teens, less than a quarter of U.S. child and adolescent psychiatrists report consistently screening for it, a new study finds.

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Britney Spears tries to hang herself scrawling 666 on her bald head

Britney Spears broke down in rehab, reportedly trying to hang herself with a bedsheet after screaming "I am the anti-christ" to frightened staff.

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Student at Springfield Township High School Fatally Shots Self

The School District of Springfield Township reports that a high school student has fatally shot self by a rifle. Below is the report from the school district.

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