Mental health suffers most in major nuclear accidents, studies find People caught up in a nuclear disaster are more likely to suffer severe psychological disorders such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder rather than any harm from radiation, scientists said on Friday.
Watching too much porn may be bad for your brain, study finds Men who report watching a lot of pornography tend to have less volume and activity in regions of the brain linked to rewards and motivation, says a new German study.
9/11 survivor shares how he overcame his fear of flying For people with a fear of flying, traveling by plane isn’t just long lines and baggage fees. It’s a debilitating phobia that causes panic and, in some cases, forces people to avoid flying all together. Studies suggest as many as 2 to 10 percent of people have a phobia of flying at some point, and Ben Kaminow is one of those people. The 50-year-old New York City resident told FoxNews.com that his fear of flying took control of his life.
Alcohol consumption linked to heart damage in elderly Having a few alcoholic drinks every day may be harmful for the hearts of older people, according to a new study.
7 subtle signs you’re drinking too much— and what to do about it Actors Shia LaBeouf and Robin Williams both announced recently that they’re seeking treatment for alcoholism: LaBeouf as an outpatient following an outburst in a New York City theater and Williams in a rehab facility.
Drug overdose-related deaths double from 1999 to 2012 The number of yearly deaths from drug overdoses in the United States more than doubled between 1999 and 2012, according to a new report.
MIT researchers discover possible ‘vaccine’ for post-traumatic stress disorder It's a breakthrough that could help thousands of American soldiers returning from dangerous deployments. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology believe they may have discovered a vaccine to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder.
Drone pilots suffer PTSD just like those in combat Although drone operators may be far from the battlefield, they can still develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study shows
Synthetic pot leads to nationwide spike in hospitalizations A huge nationwide spike in hospitalizations last month caused by a class of drugs often called "synthetic marijuana" illustrates the potency and dangers of the chemicals used to make them and the shifty tactics authorities believe manufacturers are using to evade regulation.
Lack of sleep, parents’ anxiety may affect kids’ pain after surgery Children who didn’t sleep well leading up to a scheduled surgery, or whose parents made a big deal of the pain the child would feel, did turn out to have worse pain after surgery, according to a new U.S. study.
