New approach with elderly addicts at nursing home A surge in baby boomers has driven up the number of elderly people abusing drugs or alcohol, bringing more attention to the sometimes-delicate problems involved in treating addiction in the aging.
Study finds genetic links between schizophrenia and cannabis use Genes that increase the risk of a person developing schizophrenia may also increase the chance they will use cannabis, researchers said on Tuesday after studying more than 1,000 users of the drug.
Weight-loss surgery linked to increased suicide risk Patients may be more likely to harm themselves or attempt suicide after weight-loss surgery, a Canadian study suggests.
Go outside to ward off winter blues Spring may be close, but psychologists say winter’s lack of sunlight, bitter cold and never-ending storms may affect the way you think and act.
Parents, experts decry junk food marketing in schools Casey Hinds, a health volunteer and mother of two, has fought to keep advertisements and commercialization out of her two daughters’ schools as much as possible – a process she said has been difficult. New research has revealed that most children and teenagers in the United States go to schools that have partnerships with food and drink companies.
Low blood sugar may cause couples to fight more A quick candy bar may stave off more than hunger. It could prevent major fights between husbands and wives, at least if a new study that used voodoo dolls is right.
Athletes are best judges of whether they're overtraining Compared to objective measures, like heart rate or oxygen consumption, an athlete's own sense of wellbeing may be a better predictor of whether they're headed for burnout, suggests a research review.
Coping style may contribute to stress in parents of preemies Preemies often have lasting health issues and their parents often feel stressed, but a new study suggests parents might stay calmer if they had support in figuring out ways to deal with the behavioral challenges of these youngsters.
How our friends change what we eat Have you ever been at a restaurant table where everyone ordered a salad? A new finding may explain why this happens: When we order in groups, we like to be similar to our friends, even if it means ordering something we would not typically pick on our own
US heroin use jumps as costs drop, prescription opiate use rises Heroin overdose deaths in the United States nearly quadrupled between 2002 and 2013, fueled by lower costs as well as increased abuse of prescription opiate painkillers, U.S. health officials said on Tuesday.
