Frequent weight checks tied to less self-esteem for young women Teens who often weigh themselves may be more likely to have mental health problems, according to a new study.
Silicone breast implants still lack proof of safety Good evidence on the safety of silicone gel breast implants is still lacking almost 10 years after they were reintroduced to the U.S. market, researchers report in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
After vet felled by PTSD, service dog Honor aids family now Part of the Labrador retriever's training was to sense when the demons of war had invaded Wade Baker's dreams.
Massachusetts medical schools aid war on opioid abuse The state's medical schools have reached an agreement with the state to better teach their students how to recognize, prevent and manage prescription opioid abuse.
Moving during childhood linked to poor mental health Kids who move many times during childhood may be more likely to experience mental health problems than children who don't change addresses, an Irish study suggests.
Raising happy kids: Why empathy and forgiveness matter most Most parents would agree that raising happy children is often easier said than done. Are you disciplining them enough? Teaching them the right skills? Katie Hurley, a child psychotherapist and author of "The Happy Kid Handbook” shares her tips on how to help kids stay happy in a stressful world
A mom's excessive caffeine habit contributed to her death, says pathologist A British mother's caffeine habit apparently helped put her in an early grave.
Startup founder brings meditation to busy professionals The word “meditation” used to bring visions of Buddhist monks to mind, but these days it’s a buzzword with celebrities, politicians and professional athletes.
Hearing aids may slow mental decline in hard-of-hearing elderly Seniors with hearing loss who use hearing aids may experience cognitive decline at a rate more like their peers without hearing trouble, according to a French study that followed thousands of seniors for 25 years.
Getting treatment: Timing is key after a heroin overdose Using naloxone, often known by the brand name Narcan, to stop an overdose on heroin or related painkillers called opioids is the first step in a complex process that can include hospitalization, treatment and relapse.
