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Promotions at Work Increase Mental Strain
May 28, 2009 – 6:00 am

As news of the state of the economy and its adverse impact on the health of citizens continues to gain attention in the media, a contrasting report has emerged from the University of Warwick.
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Gluten May Act as Schizophrenia Trigger
May 26, 2009 – 4:28 pm

With the countless stories available warning people against what they should eat, most are focused on the physical health of the person. Weight concerns are typically at the forefront, while cancer prevention and other benefits …

Scrupulosity: OCD Misunderstood
May 22, 2009 – 5:38 pm

By Susan J. Campbell
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is nothing new, but a misunderstood form of OCD may very well be. Some of the millions of people suffering from OCD actually have scrupulosity, a form of …

Addiction Specialist Nominated as Assistant Drug Czar
May 14, 2009 – 8:02 pm

A scientist considered the top researcher on addiction and treatment was nominated as the nation’s assistant drug czar by President Obama, marking a positive shift in attitude toward addiction as a disease. As time has …

Long-Term Use of NSAIDs Is Dangerous for Elderly People, Experts Say
May 14, 2009 – 10:43 am

Most people don’t think about the consequences of taking too much ibuprofen or aspirin over time. But experts say that people over 75 should think twice before using NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) to treat their …

Economic Crisis Puts Pressure on Women’s Mental Health
May 8, 2009 – 4:41 pm

The state of the global economy seems to be on everyone’s mind and for some, it is taking a health toll. According to a UPI report, the majority of U.S. women polled in a recent …

New Research Advances Are Expected to Deliver Personalized Treatment for Mental Illness
May 7, 2009 – 4:09 pm
New Research Advances Are Expected to Deliver Personalized Treatment for Mental Illness

For those suffering from mental illness, the relief that is promised in treatments does not always come to fruition. Part of the problem is that health care providers do not always understand the disorder afflicting …

Study Finds Risperidone Ineffective in Treatment of ADHD
May 5, 2009 – 5:10 pm
Study Finds Risperidone Ineffective in Treatment of ADHD

Prescribing risperidone to treat ADHD in people with intellectual disabilities is a common practice, yet new research suggests that there is no evidence to support its effectiveness. Health Behavior News Service focused on a new …

Study Finds Binge Drinking in Teens Damages White Matter in Brain
May 3, 2009 – 4:59 pm
Study Finds Binge Drinking in Teens Damages White Matter in Brain

Binge drinking continues to be popular among teenagers. Drinking games promote drinking alcoholic drinks in rapid succession, and “tasty” delivery systems such as Jell-O shots often disguise just how much teens are drinking. While the …

Research Shows Teen Exposure to Drug Education Programs Have Long-Term Effects
May 1, 2009 – 4:54 pm
Research Shows Teen Exposure to Drug Education Programs Have Long-Term Effects

For those who have never had a drug problem, it is often hard to understand why it becomes a deadly habit. Teens that engage in this risky behavior are more likely to suffer long-term consequences, …