Sleep deprivation tied to more false confessions Late-night confessions may not offer the proverbial slam dunk prosecutors hope for at trial, suggests a new U.S. study.
Long-term marijuana use tied to worse verbal memory in middle age As marijuana becomes more accessible to young and old alike in the U.S., researchers warn that long-term use of the drug may cause lasting harm to at least one type of brain function.
VA hospitals compare favorably on deaths, readmission rates CHICAGO (AP) -- Veterans' hospitals compare pretty favorably with others when it comes to treating older men with three common conditions - heart attacks, heart failure and pneumonia, according to a study on death rates and readmissions.
Flashing night-lights may help lessen jet lag, circadian problems Exposing sleeping people to a series of short flashing lights at night might help them adjust more quickly to time zone changes, according to a new U.S. study.
US panel reaffirms depression screening for adolescents Adolescents between 12 and 18 years old in the U.S. should be screened for depression, according to guidelines reaffirmed by a government-backed panel of prevention experts.
Woman who drank heavily for decades develops fatty humps After going to the emergency room with general weakness, low blood sugar and an alternated mental state, a 64-year-old American woman was diagnosed with a rare metabolic disease that may be associated with chronic alcoholism.
Risk of suicide increases three-fold after a concussion Adults who suffer a concussion are at three times the long-term risk of suicide compared to the general population, according to a new study from Canada.
Electric patch helps some people with PTSD in small study People suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could someday be treated with the help of an electric patch worn on their head when they are sleeping, researchers say.
Emotional distress tied to weapon use for teens Even though a wide range of social and economic factors may influence whether teens get involved with weapons, two things appear to increase the odds for white, black and Hispanic youth alike - emotional distress and substance abuse - a recent U.S. study suggests.
Riding high: Pot-smoking drivers evade blood tests People who drive after smoking marijuana are at greater risk of car crashes, but blood tests to check for the drug may not be a reliable way to catch impaired drivers, a new study suggests.
