New research discovers people have sex for a multitude of reasons, a finding more complicated than the simple assumption that people have sex to experience sexual pleasure or to reproduce.
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A new study suggests use of a medication initially designed to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) also improves the memory and global function of people with severe AD.
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Researchers report use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) pinpoints both structural and functional abnormalities in schizophrenic patients who experience chronic auditory hallucinations.
Researchers believe the discovery of the specific brain regions involved with the disorder will ... Read more... »
A new study investigating sexual function among very long-term female survivors of genital-tract cancer found that women were not satisfied with the emotional support and information they received about dealing with ... Read more... »
A new study provides firm rebuttal of a controversial report that found grief counseling may be harmful to the bereaved.
The review found serious flaws in the earlier report, which claimed grief counseling is harmful ... Read more... »
While the majority of alcoholics are male, a new study suggests that women are more prone to brain damage from alcohol abuse than men.
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A new UK study postulates use of cannabis could increase the risk of developing a psychotic illness such as schizophrenia, later in life.
Dr Stanley Zammit from Bristol and ... Read more... »
Medications used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have been used for years to treat other conditions, including reducing disruptive behavior among individuals diagnosed with dementia.
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Managing emotions is an arduous task for some but a skill that is essential to success in business and personal relationships. Often individuals who can not manage their emotions choose dangerous or destructive courses of ... Read more... »
The influence and power of social networks has long been associated with health behavior. Health educators often promote the value of social connections to help individuals adhere to new behaviors such ... Read more... »