Men with psoriasis may be more prone to erectile dysfunction Men with psoriasis may be more prone to erectile dysfunction than their peers without this skin disease, and their odds of sexual difficulties are even higher if they are depressed or have other health problems like diabetes or high blood pressure, a Chinese study suggests.
'War on drugs' has failed public health, medics say Governments around the world should decriminalize minor drug offences because the standard strategy of prohibition is harming public health, leading medics said on Thursday.
Vets with PTSD may also face greater risk of heart attacks and strokes Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may also have damaged blood vessels that increase their risk for heart attacks and strokes, a U.S. study suggests.
Obituary tells brutal 'truth' of sister's depression After her sister committed suicide last month, Eleni Pinnow took an unusual approach in writing the obituary: "Aletha Meyer Pinnow, 31, of Duluth, formerly of Oswego and Chicago, Ill., died from depression and suicide on Feb. 20, 2016," reads the first line in the Duluth News Tribune of Minnesota.
US FDA issues draft guidance for abuse-deterrent opioid generics The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance on Thursday for abuse-deterrent opioid generics, including a recommendation that studies be conducted to demonstrate that generic opioids are no less abuse-deterrent than branded drugs.
Cat's out of the bag! Why this pet owner may be more prone to road rage New research suggests exposure to a common parasite carried by cats may make humans more prone to angry outbursts like road rage.
US bill targets babies born dependent on opioids A bill that aims to protect babies born to mothers who used heroin or other opioids during pregnancy was introduced on Wednesday in the House as part of the government's response to a Reuters investigation.
The scientific reason you aren't enjoying your free time How many of you live and die by your paper planner (yes, those still exist) or smartphone calendar?
Elevated oxytocin levels during pregnancy may signal postpartum depression Researchers have identified a link between higher levels of the “love” hormone oxytocin in the third trimester and pregnancy and a greater severity of postpartum depression (PPD) symptoms in women previously diagnosed with the mental condition.
Heroin overdose antidote offers hope for vulnerable inmates When he was a teenager, Lee Gonzales could not save his uncle from a heroin overdose.
