A drug commonly used to control symptoms of schizophrenia may also help mitigate behaviors found in autism. Researchers reviewed three randomized, placebo-controlled studies that used Risperidone to treat behaviors found in autism spectrum disorder. The ...

Despite the outcry that women are a discriminated class in regards to clinical research, the behavior appears to persist, at least according to a current study on heart disease. Specialists believe the research shortcomings may ...

The relationship between epilepsy, depression and anxiety has been documented over the years. Now, a new study provides a better understanding of why this occurs and suggests the characteristics of the seizure activity may predict ...

Modern medicine sustains life for many who only a few years ago would have died. In some cases, the intervention may not be curative, rather life sustaining. For survivors living with a congenital heart defect, ...

Test anxiety is more than a student worrying about an upcoming examination as the angst accompanying an upcoming medical test may continue even after the test returns with a 'normal' result. A new study finds ...

The unraveling of the human genome has spanned a new appreciation for our myriad hardwired genetic influences. Provocative new research expands the genetic predilections to include a new domain –- the selection of a ...

Over the past two decades numerous studies have found an association between particular psychosocial characteristics and the development of cardiovascular disease. New research has discovered how factors such as cynical distrust, chronic stress and depression ...

A new study has found that cognitive behavioral therapy enhances the quality of life for individuals who suffer from the chronic condition tinnitus. Tinnitus is a sensation of ringing or other noise when there is ...

An interesting study has found that a particular part of the brain's cortex controls learned but not instinctual fear responses. The results suggest that hyperactivity in a region of the prefrontal cortex might contribute ...

A new study highlights the impending healthcare challenges for economically developing nations. Ironically, economic growth transcends to improved life spans which bring a new threat -- chronic illness. As an example, the number of individuals ...