Abortion doesn't up risk of mental illness relapse
In women with a history of mental illness such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, getting an abortion does not increase...
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White House to spend more on Alzheimer's
The Obama administration said on Tuesday it plans to spend an additional $50 million this year and will seek an extra $80...
Alcohol abuse higher among college students: study
U.S. college students seeking treatment for substance abuse are more likely to be having trouble with alcohol but less likely...
Behavior programs may cut child obesity risk
Programs that teach parenting skills early on may help prevent obesity in poor U.S. kids, a study published Monday suggests....
HIV drugs not linked with child psychiatric problems
Drugs used to treat children infected with the virus that causes AIDS do not appear to increase the risk of psychiatric problems...
CORRECTION: Blurry line in diagnosing early Alzheimer's: study
The revised definition of a brain condition called mild cognitive impairment means that many people now considered to have...
Male smokers lose brain function faster as they age
Men who smoke suffer a more rapid decline in brain function as they age than their non-smoking counterparts, with their cognitive...
Blurry line in diagnosing early Alzheimer's: study
The revised definition of a brain condition called mild cognitive impairment means that many people now considered to have...
Judge likely to extend commitment of accused Tucson gunman
A federal judge was expected on Monday to order Jared Loughner, the man charged with last year's deadly Arizona shooting...
"Malaria cure" claim sparks Vienna probe
A Vienna hospital is searching for long-retired staff who might hold clues to a man's claim that he was deliberately infected...
U.S. DEA raids 2 CVS pharmacies in drug abuse probe
Agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration raided two CVS pharmacies in Florida as part of an effort to curb the...
Parents urge more tests as twitches spread at New York school
State health officials have added three more names to a growing list of students in this working-class town who are experiencing...
Many kids still exposed to secondhand smoke in cars
A new government study reports that while fewer kids and teens are getting exposed to secondhand smoke while riding in the...
Anxiety therapy doesn't work as well in elderly
A form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy appears to help older adults battle anxiety disorders slightly...
Smoking tied to higher psoriasis risk
Adding to the list of possible health consequences from smoking, a large study suggests that smokers have an increased risk...
Older parents more likely to have an autistic child
Children born to a parent over age 35 are at greater risk for developing an autism spectrum disorder -- but the risk is the...
Siblings' brain scans may hold key to addictions
Drug addicts and their non-addicted siblings share certain features in the brain, suggesting a susceptibility to addiction...
Judge: Health labels may stem tobacco co rights
A federal rule requiring large graphic health warnings on cigarette packaging and advertising may violate the free speech...
The very old may feel helpless, but not depressed
People over 100 years old may say they feel "helpless" and "worthless" because they can't do the things they used to, but...
Pot legalization efforts forge ahead in key states
Efforts to legalize marijuana for recreational use are gaining momentum in Washington state and Colorado, despite fierce...
U.S. experts want suicide risk warning on ADHD drug
Children who take a common drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder should be warned about the risk of suicidal...
Spike in deaths blamed on 2003 NYC power outage
The biggest electricity blackout to occur in the United States resulted in 90 additional deaths in New York City, caused...
Medication helps some with mild depression
People with mild depression may benefit from taking antidepressants, suggests a new analysis of past studies that compared...
Study finds early signs of autism in baby brains
Children who develop autism already show signs of different brain responses in their first year of life, scientists said...
CORRECTION: Exercise may boost mood for some chronically ill
Working out regularly may brighten the mood of people with chronic health problems like cancer, heart disease and back pain,...
Exercise may boost mood for some chronically ill
Working out regularly may brighten the mood of people with chronic health problems like cancer, heart disease and back pain,...
Controversial scan doesn't help smokers quit: study
Checking for clogged arteries doesn't help inveterate smokers kick the habit if they are already in a quit-smoking program,...
Talking things through in your head may help autism
Teaching children with autism to "talk things through" in their heads may help them solve tricky day-to-day tasks and could...
Common scans could hurt thyroid, researchers say
The iodide dye used in heart scans and other medical imaging might damage some people's thyroid glands, which could cause...
Brain scans spot early signs of dyslexia
Instead of waiting for a child to experience reading delays, scientists now say they can identify the reading problem even...
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