Researchers announced today that they have identified a key chemical -- DOPAL -- that appears to be the root cause of Parkinson's disease. Such a finding, if confirmed, could lead to new and more effective treatments for Parkinson's. Researchers ...

The aging of America presents significant family challenges as baby-boomer parents approach the period in their life when dementia and Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia, become prevalent. A new research study by researchers at ...

While being optimistic is generally believe to be a benefit for living a high quality and perhaps longer life, too much optimism can be a problem, especially in regards to financial matters. Researchers from Duke University’s Fuqua School ...

Ethnicity appears to influence how an individual perceives inter-personal conflict on the worksite. A new study shows that Americans are more optimistic than East Asians about the chances of successfully resolving disputes on the job. And they're ...

New research suggests talking to another person for 10 minutes can help an individual improve memory and bolster test performance. "In our study, socializing was just as effective as more traditional kinds of mental exercise in boosting memory ...

A promising new study uses "mindfulness-based stress reduction" as an integral treatment strategy for alcohol use disorders. The technique, often used in behavioral medicine for stress reduction, promises to enable individuals with the ability to cope with stress ...

A new research study suggests some commonly prescribed drugs for the treatment of hypertension may be capable of preventing Alzheimer's disease and cognitive deterioration. The findings are published in the November 2007 issue of The Journal of Clinical ...

Researchers reported today that a study has shown that Depakote and lithium are effective in helping alleviate bipolar disorder symptoms in children. In the study, one of the largest of its kind, researchers randomly assigned 153 children ...

A new research study finds that although deep brain stimulation (DBS) offers a means to relieve the tremors and rigidity that afflict individuals with Parkinson’s disease, compulsive behaviors may arise. Michael Frank, an assistant professor of psychology and director of the Laboratory for ...

A new study finds that parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are concerned with behaviors such as aggression and defiance, while pediatric psychiatrists focus on associated mental health conditions including depression, bipolar and learning disabilities. The differing perceptions over a ...