A new report suggests training in mindfulness meditation and communication can improve the way physicians relate to patients and help reduce a doctor’s psychological distress. The study, found in the ...

Among adults, depression and anxiety are closely linked yet distinct entities. Historically, the association has been generally applied to teens and adolescents. This distinction may be modified to be ...

A new clinical trial in the U.S. and Canada hopes to determine whether a vitamin-like substance, in high doses, can slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. “At present, ...

As baby boomers age, so do their parents. New research suggests it may be time to think about assistance when mom or dad begins to have problems ...

Another study has confirmed that the hours new physicians work during residency training contribute to medical errors. Mayo Clinic researchers also discovered distress, that is, burnout, depression, financial issues, family concerns or other emotional stress is also a factor toward self-perceived medical errors. ...

New research suggests common health problems such as depression, obesity and alcohol abuse appear to be interrelated conditions among young women. However, the conditions do ...

Scientific investigation frequently involves a detailed study of ill-defined events with little preliminary data. Researchers confront this challenge by building real-world models to help them make predictions. The ...

Many decisions are based on our memory of past events. A new study examines the role of mood on the memory-based decisions. "Suppose that last week you went to a restaurant ...

Depression accompanying pregnancy is a topic that receives less discussion than the well-documented postpartum depression. Depression is not uncommon in pregnant women. Between 14 and 23 percent of pregnant women will experience ...

Alcohol consumption is strongly related to taking one's own life. According to epidemiological data for alcohol and suicide, rural communities -- especially communities with greater bar densities -- are associated ...