No cats allowed in hospitals for pet therapy, group says A visit from a furry companion can give comfort to patients in the hospital, but new guidelines recommend that only dogs — and not cats — be allowed in hospitals for pet therapy programs.
Switching schools linked with mental health problems in kids Kids who frequently change schools are more likely to hear voices, have delusions and experience other symptoms linked with psychosis in adolescence, new research suggests
Discussing life expectancy gives advanced cancer patients realistic view When doctors discuss prognosis with advanced cancer patients, those patients have more realistic views of their life expectancy and don't seem to experience a decrease in emotional wellbeing, according to a new study.
Could a smile make your meds work better? You know you should heed the glass-half-full mentality—it’s been linked to a longer, happier, and healthier life. But now, Harvard Medical School researchers say that following the old adage could even make you think a drug works better than it actually does.
Genetic counseling is rare among BRCA-tested women Although counseling is widely recommended before gene testing, most U.S. women who were sent by doctors to be tested for BRCA1 and BRCA2, two genes that increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, never met with a counselor beforehand.
Children of depressed mothers at risk for behavior problems Children are more likely to develop behavioral or emotional problems if their mothers are chronically depressed, even if symptoms aren't severe, a French study finds.
Pop star Demi Lovato gets vocal about mental illness with new campaign Popstar Demi Lovato is no stranger to the struggles faced by millions of Americans who suffer from mental illness.
Men more forgetful than women, study says It may seem like men are the more forgetful sex, but a new study suggests they may have that stigma for a reason. New research has revealed that men may have more memory problems than women, Medical News Today reported.
Former addicts may be at lower risk of new addictions People who manage to get clean after being addicted to drugs are at lower risk of becoming addicted to something else in the future than people who never overcame the first substance use disorder, according to a new study.
Portland bar offers light-therapy lamps to treat seasonal affective disorder Saturday marks the shortest day of the year - the pinnacle of dread for people who feel depressed when there's less sunshine. When they go out for a drink or coffee in the dreary wintertime Pacific Northwest, they could also order up a dose of something else entirely: a few rays of bright light.
