Adults With Autism at Risk for Many Health Problems: Study
2014-05-14
Research shows rates of mental, physical problems higher in these patients than among other adultsContinue Reading
People With Mental Health Issues More Likely to Turn to E-Cigarettes: Study
2014-05-13
Researcher notes they are more often smokers, and they try to quit smoking this wayContinue Reading
Exercise Could Help Disabled People, But Too Few Are Active: CDC
2014-05-06
Lack of workouts increases the risk of chronic diseases, experts say
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Poor Fitness in Middle Age Tied to Early Death Risk in Study
2014-04-30
Grip strength, ability to rise from chair and standing balance measuredContinue Reading
Even Routine Housework May Help Stave Off Disability
2014-04-30
Study finds benefit in light activity such as housecleaning or a slow strollContinue Reading
Caring for Severely Ill Kids May Have Silver Lining
2014-04-29
Many parent caregivers show signs of ‘post-traumatic growth,’ study saysContinue Reading
Mental Illness Not a Driving Force Behind Crime: Study
2014-04-22
Few crimes committed by mentally ill patients were directly linked to symptoms, researcher notesContinue Reading
Study Ties Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy to Autism Risk in Boys
2014-04-14
But the risk is low, and it’s important to treat depression in pregnant women, experts say
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Civilians in War Zones Also Suffer Mental Health Problems: Study
2014-04-10
The more life-threatening events that workers employed by military faced, the more anxiety, anger they feltContinue Reading
Too Many Foster Kids With ADHD Treated With Antipsychotic Drugs: Study
2014-04-10
Researchers looked at unapproved ‘atypical’ use of these meds in one stateContinue Reading
Muscle Weakness May Persist for Months After ICU Stay
2014-04-07
Hospitalized patients who’d been on mechanical ventilators were studied up to 2 years after dischargeContinue Reading
Your Dog Truly Loves Your Scent
2014-04-05
Brain scans showed greater response to owners’ odor than to those of other people and petsContinue Reading
Stroke Survivors Deserve Team Care: Statement
2014-03-27
Experts call for palliative care to improve patients’ quality of lifeContinue Reading
Low Back Pain Leading Cause of Disability Worldwide: Study
2014-03-25
Nearly 10 percent of people are affected, researchers findContinue Reading