Although PTSD is commonly associated with victims of major trauma and those who witness violence, a new study finds that it also can affect children who have lost a parent to diseases such as cancer.
The University of Georgia ...
A new report suggests children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are likely to experience sleep problems.
The sleep problems may be associated with poorer child psychosocial quality of life as the sleep deficits affect the child’s daily functioning. Additionally, caregivers ...
A new study supports the idea that depression is truly a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease rather than a subtle early sign of its underlying pathology.
Investigators from Rush University Medical Center sought to determine if depressive symptoms ...
The old adage proselytizing the benefits of good old fashioned humor has been confirmed and in fact expanded by new research.
Of interest, is the discovery that anticipating a mirthful laughter experience boosts health-protecting hormones and also reduces ...
A new research effort investigates the medical side-effects of new or second generation antipsychotic medications prescribed for schizophrenia.
While the medicines have proven effective in treating the disease, individuals often gain weight and develop other risk factors of ...
A relationship between low levels of cholesterol and Parkinson’s has been confirmed in a follow-up study.
In 2006, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers published a study that found people with low levels of LDL cholesterol ...
As the end of the semester approaches, researchers warn that an increasing number of students are using ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) drugs and energy drinks to help them through their stress.
"Studies have shown that anywhere from 5 ...
Researchers discover a significant number of individuals diagnosed with dementia showed evidence of small, cumulative blood vessel damage that can arise from hypertension or diabetes.
The finding may be good news, because while Alzheimer's treatments remain investigational, there are ...
A new federal study suggests inherited variations of an innate anxiety-reducing molecule may help explain why some people can withstand stress better than others.
“Stress response is an important variable in vulnerability to alcohol dependence and other addictions, as ...
A new UK study suggests mental health problems in childhood are linked with adult challenges in the workplace. And, problems in working life were associated with mid-life depression and anxiety.
The findings are based on over 8000 participants of ...
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