Teens who participate in structured smoking cessation programs are more likely to kick the habit than teenagers who attempt to quit on their own. The finding comes from a review of nearly 50 studies that ...

A new study discovers suicide rates among younger and older Americans have been declining since the early 1990s. However, experts are puzzled by the observation as they cannot definitively explain the reduction in deaths among ...

Consistent feedback is the hallmark for improving compliance among preschool children, report researchers from Florida Institute of Technology. A guided compliance regimen that includes positive reinforcement, eye contact, gentle touching and behavioral modeling was found ...

When you doctor prescribes a new medication, do they clearly communicate the potential side effects, how long or how often to take the drug or even the specific name of the medication? Odds are they ...

Older men are less likely to receive care for depression because of a self-image that discourages expression of symptoms. The "strong, silent type" persona and the stigma of depression impede clinical diagnosis and care, finds ...

A new study finds that teenagers who drink alcohol are at higher risk of becoming victims of violence. Although a relationship between drinking and aggression has been known, investigators found that children who drank were ...

Changing individual behavior is a difficult task, ask anyone who has tried to lose weight or stop smoking. New research finds an information strategy that focuses on the positive benefits of the change is a ...

The lyrics of a popular country and western song describe a potential partner as "being easy on the eyes." New research finds the phrase may in fact accurately describe how our mind judges attractiveness ...

A new study on manic thinking suggests a therapeutic means to improve individuals' mood, self-esteem, feelings of creativity, feelings of power, and energy level could be harnessed by simply thinking "faster".The mental manipulation could be ...

Researchers have discovered that alcoholics with certain coexisting personality disorders (PDs) have compromised decision-making abilities. This impairment can lead to a cascade of long-term problems as decisional choices are made without a clear understanding of ...