Health News Archives

Reflective Rats Know Their Own Mind
Like humans, they grasp their mental limitations, study finds

Trained Dogs Not Always Detecting Epileptic Seizures
Sometimes they're picking up on psychological seizures, study claims

Shop-Till-You-Drop Season Scary for Some
Holidays are especially difficult for compulsive shoppers, experts say

Behavioral Problems Common in Mentally Retarded Children
Support programs are needed, Australian researchers say

Antipsychotics No Better Than Placebo for Alzheimer’s Patients
National study using three types of newer drugs found similar efficacy, quit rates

Health Tip: Recognizing a Panic Attack
Triggers can be both mental and physical

Health Tip: Understanding Schizophrenia
Usually can be controlled with medication

Third of Iraq Vets Seek Mental Health Services
Study found most did so within two years of return

Civil War Vets Suffered Long After Battles Ended
Youngest soldiers in deadliest units had more illnesses, earlier deaths

Antidepressants Work and Don’t Boost Suicide Risk: Studies
Monitoring patients for side effects is key, new research finds