Mental Disorders Linked to Drug, Alcohol Abuse in U.S. Vets
2011-04-22
Highest rates of substance abuse found among those with bipolar disorder or schizophreniaContinue Reading
Wearing a Cast? Be Careful How You Scratch That Itch
2011-04-13
Experts advise against using pencils, other items to ease the discomfortContinue Reading
Video Games Might Aid in Stroke Rehab
2011-04-07
Virtual reality activities may help patients improve arm strength, function, researchers sayContinue Reading
Does Stress Reduction Benefit Cancer Patients' Health?
2011-04-04
Researchers explore whether psychological services thwart chromosomal changesContinue Reading
Alcohol May Play Dual Role in Some Cases of Elder Abuse
2011-03-25
Small study suggests victims may have problems with substance abuse, mental illness, other conditionsContinue Reading
Even Mild Stress Can Lead to Disability, Study Says
2011-03-24
Importance of psychological distress may be underestimated, researchers suggestContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure Linked to Drop in Walking Speed, Study Finds
2011-03-16
Major declines affect seniors’ ability to remain independent, researchers sayContinue Reading
Classroom Environment May Affect Kids' Mental Health
2011-03-09
First-graders suffer when teacher support and material resources are lacking, study suggestsContinue Reading
Mix of Genetics and Stress Can Impair Mental Abilities
2011-03-07
Test scores worse for those with gene variation living in ‘bad’ neighborhood, researchers sayContinue Reading
Noninvasive Test May Identify Down Syndrome Early On
2011-03-07
Simple blood draw might someday become routine practice in pregnancy, researchers sayContinue Reading
Busy Social Life May Stave Off Disability in Elderly
2011-02-21
Seniors who participate in activities are better able to continue self-care, study findsContinue Reading
Antipsychotic Drugs Raise Heart Risks, Experts Warn
2011-02-18
Mental health docs urged to take active role in physical well-being of patientsContinue Reading
FDA Approves First Drug to Prevent Premature Births
2011-02-06
The drug is a reissue of an earlier drug and received accelerated approval, the agency saysContinue Reading
Narrowed Leg Arteries Disable Women Faster Than Men: Study
2011-02-03
Women were 2.3 times less likely to be able to walk a continuous quarter mile after 4 yearsContinue Reading