Use of headphones piping music has been a longstanding patient care technique among dentists. New research suggest the benefits of music goes beyond the drowning of the sound of the drill as individuals who plug ...

Historically, parents have been helpful in reporting symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) facilitating an appropriate medical diagnosis. However, can parents help determine if their teenager is using elicit ...

Researchers have discovered a common acne drug can lead to depression-related behavior in mice. The active ingredient of Accutane, 13-cis-retinoic acid, was given to mice over a six week period while scientist observed their behavior. ...

The success of anti-smoking initiatives has fostered an avalanche of alternative tobacco products that claim or imply that they are a safer option. However, independent evaluation of the safety of the new products has not ...

A new report finds that 20 percent of patients with heart disease are also experiencing major depression. While most cardiologists know that treating depression likely will benefit patients complaining of cardiovascular problems, they lack the ...

Although it has been known that alcohol use and violence are strongly linked, a new study finds that membership in Alcohols Anonymous (AA) can reduce alcohol-related homicide mortality rates, particularly among males who consume beer ...

Tonight on BBC2, Stephen Fry joins his fellow sufferers Carrie Fisher and British singer Robbie Williams in discussing his experiences with bipolar disorder. Stephen Fry is a well-respected British actor, comedian and author. In ...

Researchers have discovered that up to a third of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) are linked to the mother smoking during pregnancy or lead exposure during childhood. The researchers found no link ...

Researchers are discovering what has long been theorized -- that sexuality runs on a continuum from homosexuality to heterosexuality, with many stops inbetween. A recent survey found that nearly 10 percent of male participants who ...

Researchers have discovered that people who have trouble breathing while sleeping -- such as pauses in breath, labored breathing, or reduced breathing during the night --are significantly more likely to develop depression. The study also ...