Nobel discovery opens window to Alzheimer's disease The discovery of cells in the brain that act as the body's internal global positioning system, which won three scientists the Nobel Prize for medicine on Monday, opens an intriguing new window onto dementia.
Woman who refused chemo overcomes 75-year-long vomiting phobia A British woman who forewent childbirth and chemotherapy due to a fear of vomiting has finally beat the phobia after a 75-year struggle, news.com.au reported.
Vision impairment linked to worse quality of life While vision impairment can lead to lower quality of life on its own, the negative impact on daily activities may be even more pronounced for people who also suffer from other chronic health problems, a Korean study suggests.
Anti-smoking policies may also fight suicide Smoking is not only bad for physical health, it may also be bad for mental health, a new study suggests.
Brain imaging a promising method for predicting future behavior, study finds What if teachers could predict a child’s special needs and develop a unique educational program in advance? And what if doctors could know whether a psychiatric medication would worsen or improve a particular patient’s symptoms?
For pro athletes battling addiction, their names can be the biggest obstacle Addiction is a disease that does not discriminate.
Half of psychiatrists don't accept health insurance, study finds Though mental health parity laws are in effect, the head of the American Psychiatric Association says “intimidating” experiences with insurance companies keep some psychiatrists from accepting coverage.
Do donuts cause depression? While it's common knowledge that the average (crappy) American diet may cause diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, few people recognize the connection between what you eat and and how you think.
Rethink your after-work routine to reduce stress, fatigue It is so easy to arrive home from work in a bad mood, cranky and frustrated.
New blood, urine tests find 5 distinct types of depression, researcher says A researcher says he has identified multiple types of depression, including three that don't involve serotonin. And he says all can easily be diagnosed with blood or urine tests.
