Health News Archives

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Best for Traumatized Youths
But study also finds too many clinicians still using unproven treatments

Older Problem Gamblers Face Increased Suicide Risk
Over-55 bettors more likely to ask casinos to bar them, fearing self harm if they can't stop

3M Injected Drug Users Worldwide Could Be HIV-Positive
In some countries, prevalence of infection may be as high as 40%, study suggests

’Fear of Losing’ Key Emotion in Economic Decisions
Brain imaging reveals why some people can't resist paying too much at auctions

Health Tip: Satisfying Food Cravings
Allow yourself a little to prevent eating a lot

Parental Involvement in School Has Its Limits
Overprotective moms and dads need to learn when to let go, expert says

Boys as Socially Aggressive as Girls: Study
Indirect hostility by spreading rumors, gossiping, excluding others, a guy thing as well

Parenting Plays Key Role in Infant’s Response to Stress
While genes affect physiological development, mom's behavior changes effect, study says

Girls From Poorer Areas More Likely to Have Sex Earlier
Partners are usually older boys with conduct problems, study says

HIV Infection Rate for Young Black Men ’Alarming:’ CDC
Prevention efforts must be targeted to racial and ethnic groups, agency says