For many women the period of menopause is a time of physical and mental transition. Given the controversy over use of medications, the result of a new study showing that physical activity can improve quality ...

Supercomputer analysis has helped researchers develop a model of how a particular protein can lead to cellular damage resulting in Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and a host of other chronic diseases. Computer simulations allowed researchers from UC ...

In a sure to be controversial study published in the Lancet, experts propose a reclassification of frequently abused drugs based upon a new 'matrix of harm' rather than the current system. Currently drug policy in ...

As in fine wine, aging appears to improve certain aspects of our emotional health, say researchers from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Older adults exhibit a better balance in the way they view ...

Although the perception of women who undergo breast enlargement is often mixed, the recipients of the procedure often report a boost in self-esteem and positive feelings about their sexuality. A new study suggests health-care practitioners ...

In the largest study of psychotherapy delivered over the telephone, researchers report positive long-term effects for individuals who receive brief telephone-based psychotherapy soon after starting on antidepressant medication. The Group Health study is found in the ...

Researchers announce the initiation of a large-scale clinical trial to learn if a nutritional supplement can slow the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD). The study is salient because current therapies for PD focus on reducing ...

Researchers discover emotional control in the form of believing that an action will be successful is especially important to help adolescents overcome the stress associated with using a condom. The finding is meaningful as the ...

Bone fractures among individuals with Parkinson disease is often a significant factor limiting mobility and at times triggering a downhill spiral. Researchers have discovered a drug used to strengthen bone has been found to help ...

Caregiving for family members who have a terminal illness is an arduous and thankless task. A new study of family caregivers of people with ALS (most often spouses) finds that the caregivers are likely to ...