March 19th, 2013

A team of international scientists believe they have discovered that basic survival techniques used by early humans influence the decisions gamblers make when placing bets.
These findings may help to explain ...
March 16th, 2013

New research from Australia shows an increase in risk-taking by young people lured into Internet gambling sites through “free-play” or “practice” modes.
The study, ...
March 5th, 2013

New research shows that alcohol is now the third leading cause of the global burden of disease and injury -- this even though ...
February 27th, 2013

A new study suggests that when something causes less pain than expected, it is possible for ...
February 13th, 2013

A new study clarifies that heavy drinking can lead to mood problems that often result in depression.
Although experts have long known that heavy ...
February 12th, 2013

A large study conducted across the United States discovers a higher prevalence of substance abuse and cigarette use among teens diagnosed ...
February 9th, 2013

People with mental disorders are 70 percent more likely to smoke cigarettes than those ...
February 7th, 2013

A former alcoholic who feels shame about past drinking may be at greater risk for relapsing and developing other health ...
February 6th, 2013

A Norwegian study finds that heavy drinking or incompatible drinking habits can increase ...
February 5th, 2013

Health care reform includes a strong focus on population health, a strategy that seeks to proactively encourage healthy behavior change across ...