Although the health benefits of regular physical activity are well documented, only 32 percent of adults in the United States engage in regular exercise.
A new study by researchers offers some new insight into the role of social ...
A new debate among cognitive scientists will include the issue of memory erasure as scientists report new and old memories have been selectively and safely removed from mice.
"While memories are great teachers and obviously crucial for ...
A UK expert reports that erectile dysfunction gives a two to three year early warning of a heart attack.
However, the link between erectile dysfunction and the risk of heart disease is often ignored, writes Dr Geoffrey ...
A prospective study of over 1,800 young Finnish twins revealed early-onset depressive disorders at age 14 significantly predicted substance abuse three years later.
Researchers found that daily smoking, smokeless tobacco use, frequent illicit drug use, frequent alcohol use ...
Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disease characterized by disorganized behavior, delusions and hallucinations. Sadly, there is no clear understanding of its cause.
In a new collaborative study, UCLA and Dutch researchers have identified three new candidate genes for schizophrenia ...
Depression symptoms are associated with significantly higher use of health care services following a heart attack, according to a new study.
Canadian researchers believe this new data may help thousands of people get the care they need and reduce ...
A new study finds that parents of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly twice as likely to divorce by the time the child is 8 years old.
The study is the first to investigate ...
A new study suggests being rejected by peers, friends and even family members may enable an individual to spot a "fake" when they encounter someone who isn't being genuine.
A Miami University study published in the October issue of ...
In a groundbreaking study, Duke University physicians have developed a method to identify the risk of postoperative confusion.
Authorities believe the screening tool will help minimize or prevent what has become an increasingly serious medical problem among ...
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