A new Canadian study finds that youth in their late teens who live in poor neighborhoods are four times more likely to attempt suicide than peers who live in more affluent settings. Researchers also found youth from poor neighborhoods ...

Researchers have found that education on addiction is inadequate during medical training, resulting in suboptimal medical care for those at risk. However, the research also found a program offered by Boston Medical Center is an effective "train the ...

A new study discovers depressed pregnant women have twice the risk of a pre-term delivery than pregnant women with no symptoms of depression. The study found that pregnant women with symptoms of depression have an increased risk of ...

A new theory suggests people trust others more when they experience physical warmth. According to researcher Lawrence E. Williams, simply handling a hot cup of coffee can change one's attitude toward a stranger. In a paper published in the ...

The evolution of genetic research has allowed scientists to explore and identify genes involved in particular types of behavior, such as fear. A new genetic association study used a mouse model to evaluate genes that may be associated ...

Those who worship a higher power often do so in different ways. For some, an active religious community is preferred while for others, praying or meditating are methods to connect. New research out of Temple University suggests that ...

Although experts have acknowledged a link between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and depression and anxiety, new research suggests the mood disorders may actually exacerbate COPD and cause increased hospitalizations.. "This is an important and revealing finding, indicating that ...

A new study finds young people with attention deficit disorder (ADHD) are not only at increased risk of starting to smoke cigarettes, they also tend to become more seriously addicted to tobacco and more vulnerable to environmental ...

How superficial are we when it comes to voting for a political candidate? Apparently, more than we might realize. Researchers Jeremy Bailenson and Shanto Iyengar of Stanford University say that people ...

Cortisol helps our bodies cope with stress, but its effect on the brain remains controversial. A new study suggests the administration of corticosteroids may be an indicated treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In an animal model ...