Research into the long-term effects of hormone therapy found that women who were more physically active were less likely to suffer cognitive decline than those who exercised less often.
I started taking Chantix two months ago. I'm worried about gaining weight. Is that one of the side effects?
A smoking-cessation study found that the combination of a nicotine patch and a nicotine lozenge achieved the best results.
People with schizophrenia are at greater risk of dying from heart disease. This may be caused by insufficient attention to a patient’s physical health, but some antipsychotic medications worsen the risk for diabetes and heart disease.
Government agencies are being tasked with developing regulations regarding implementation of the mental health parity law.
A cough that eases only after eating can be puzzling. Explore how hidden acid reflux might be triggering symptoms at mealtimes and when to ask a doctor about it.
I recently had a blood test. I was told everything is normal except for a high level of iron in my blood. What are the risks of a high iron level? How can I lower my iron level?
Because of the rapid pace of brain development in preschoolers, particular care must be used when prescribing them medications for psychiatric conditions or disorders. Psychotherapy should be attempted before prescribing any medication.
The recommended two shots against mumps don’t always prevent the disease, a study suggests. In 2006, nearly 6,600 people became sick with mumps. Most cases were in eight Midwestern states. Most were college students. The study checked on their vaccination history. Of those who knew their history, 84% had had two shots. Experts said they didn’t expect immunity to fade so quickly, the Associated Press reported April 10. The study was done by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health departments. It was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
A study found that a medication called topiramate helped heavy drinkers reduce their dependence on alcohol.