The National Institute of Mental Health has let a five-year $1.1 million grant to compare post-mortem brain tissue from individuals who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder with tissue from normal individuals who ...

Researchers from Harvard Medical School have discovered that the incidence of serious mental illness among survivors has doubled after the hurricane. However, despite the increase in mental illness, suicidal thoughts were not elevated. The authors ...

Have you ever wondered why some individuals have a low alcohol tolerance while others appear to be able to drink all night without any apparent affects? The answer is often genetics and the more scientists ...

Aromatherapy, an ancient therapeutic treatment, is resurfacing as a refreshing means to promote health and wellness. The modality is gaining acceptance in some unlikely settings including a preeminent research hospital ...

Alcoholism is known to cause neural cognitive deficits including problems with memory, planning, learning and comprehension. Research has shown that while some of the disorders will reverse with abstinence, some problems may remain, compromising day-to-day ...

Disrupted sleep patterns are common among alcoholics. Unfortunately, the sleep problems continue even while individuals abstain from alcohol. In fact, sleep difficulties may be responsible for a relapse to alcoholism as individuals attempt to self ...

Emerging evidence portrays that being obese (BMI greater than 30) and overweight (BMI between 25 and 30) is associated with breast, uterine and colorectal cancers. Now, a new study provides compelling evidence that obesity can ...

Hold the donuts -- A new study finds an association between religious practices and body mass index (BMI). Specifically, use of religious media resources, such as television, books or radio, was a strong predictor of ...

UK researchers discover that new fathers typically do not wish to work shorter hours but they do desire flexibility in the work environment. The study, by the Economic and Social Research Council suggest policies ...

The tragedy of Alzheimer's is the deterioration of mental processes with impaired memory, thinking, and behavior hallmarks of the disease. New research provides a tantalizing glimmer of hope that someday, the effects of Alzheimer's may ...