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Kudzu Plants Could Curb Alcohol Addiction

An ingredient in the pesky kudzu plant has been shown to curb alcohol addiction in laboratory rats.

Weekend Happiness

The weekends almost here- and not surprisingly, new research shows its the happiest part of your week.

Tiger Woods Medical Update

Dr. Nancy Snyderman speaks with Meredith Vieira about the latest developments in the Tiger Woods case, including a woman rushed to the hospital from Woods home.

substance abuse, and children and adults with mental, emotional, and physical challenges. Through the interaction with animals, they learn forgiveness, courage, strength, leadership skills, trust, empathy, and kindness.

The Mediterranean Diet Could Help Prevent Depression

The Mediterranean diet may help prevent depression in some people.

Suicide Rise Among Teens in Palo Alto

More than 400 people packed tonight's forum in Palo Alto to listen to mental health experts and teens talk about stress and suicide.

Having Alcohol In Your System Could Help Head Trauma

People who have alcohol in their system appear to be more likely to survive a severe head injury.

Binge Drinking Could Make You More Liekly to Get Sick

Binge drinking could leave you susceptible to getting sick.

Starting Highschool Can Lead to Anxiety

The jump to high school can lead to some anxiety.

Testosterone May Affect a Woman's Career Choice

Biology may play a role in what career choices women make.

Drink To Your Health

Alright here's a real head-scratcher ... Are people who enjoy a few sips from a six pack -- more likely to hit the gym for some six-pack abs??

Multitasking Brain

Researchers tested college students and found heavy media multitaskers have a harder time sorting out what's important, organizing information and switching tasks.

Cocaine Cash

You could be handling cocaine every day, even if you don't abuse drugs! A new study finds 90% of money used in the U.S. is contaminated with cocaine. NBC's Erin Sykes reports.

Thirty-Percent of American Adults Take Naps

A third of adults in the U.S. take a nap on any given day.

Teen Suicide

Alcoholism: Diagnosis and Treatment

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Air Pollution: Can It Lower IQ?

A new study finds living in a city thick with air pollution could actually affect your child's brain - before he or she is even born! NBC's Roseanne Colletti has the details of new research.

Antidepressants: Dr. Nancy Snyderman Reports

NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks about a new report that shows the number of Americans taking antidepressant drugs has doubled since 1996.

Some Women Use Alcohol as an Attractor for Men

A survey of college men and women finds many women are drinking heavily to impress opposite sex; but men aren't looking for a woman who can consume as much alcohol as they can.

A Popular Website Helps Recovering Addicts

"In the Rooms" is a website that helps people seeking recovery from addictions.

A Good Night's Sleep Clears the Mind for Learning New Things

Getting a good night's sleep can help your brain clear out the clutter from the day before, and prepare for learning new things the next day.

Female Veterans Find It Difficult to Get PTSD Treatment

Even years after serving in Iraq, female veterans are still adjusting to civilian life. At a women veterans art show in San Francisco, vets say the six year anniversary of the war brings back painful memories.

Older Adults are More Impaired by Alcohol

Older adults are more impaired by alcohol than younger adult-- but are less likely to be aware of it.

Older Adults are More Impaired by Alcohol

Older adults are more impaired by alcohol than younger adult-- but are less likely to be aware of it.

Accidental Overdose

According to a new study, the number of unintentional overdose deaths from non-medical use of prescription drugs has risen dramatically in the U.S.

Adult Orphans: Coping With the Loss of a Parent

As adults, we all comprehend the fact that our parents will die eventually. But the reality of that event often has much more emotional impact than we can foresee. Join our panel of experts for a look at what happens when you become an "adult orphan."