The unraveling of the human genome has stimulated medical advances along many fronts with the latest discovery suggesting both nature and nurture play a role in the development of depression -- a disease that affects over 20 million ...
If you're like most people, you probably think more expensive wine tastes better, regardless of whether it's actually a better wine or not.
People who were given sips of wines with fake prices said they preferred the wines ...
New research discovers that middle-aged women are much more likely to be depressed if they are obese, and vice versa.
Scientists associate weight gain with less physical activity, higher calorie intake — and depression.
What is the ...
A new study discovers a majority of psychiatry outpatients have more than one disorder, and more than one-third have at least three disorders.
Researchers found major depression as the most common diagnosis followed by social phobia.
Scientists hope the ...
A new MIT report suggests people from different cultures use their brains differently to solve the same visual perceptual tasks.
Psychological research has established that American culture, which values the individual, emphasizes the independence of objects ...
A new research study suggests emotional help for troubled teens may be effectively delivered via cyber space.
According to University of Alberta researchers, the internet is the preferred communication media for youth as they are more comfortable ...
People seem to have a difficult time keeping up with their own fitness or exercise routines. Especially at this time of the year, when people resolve to exercise more in the new year, only to find their ...
Schizophrenia remains one of the most challenging mental disorders to treat. New research published this month examines a number of possible treatments that hold promise in the treatment of schizophrenia. While these drugs are still in their infancy ...
Current care for mental health often involves a combination of behavioral psychotherapy in conjunction with medical care driven pharmacology. In fact, given the preponderance of pharmacology in our society, if an individual is not receiving medication, they often ...
A normal part of adolescence includes a distancing from parents as a teen develops their own identity. New research suggests divorce can extend the separation among sons and fathers potentially hindering the teens sense of well-being.
Divorce ...
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