A drug trial found that people with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease did not benefit from taking an NSAID. In fact, testing showed that the subjects who took one of these drugs scored lower on tests of cognitive function.
A test found that the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor citalopram did not relieve symptoms of repetitive behavior or movement in children with autism spectrum disorders.
The federal government has enacted a mental health parity law intended to provide greater financial protection for people in need of mental health treatment. A separate law has also established similar protections for Medicare patients.
Two million Americans are dependent on cocaine or other stimulants. Treatment for such substance abuse typically involves behavioral therapy, while certain medications not specifically approved for this purpose have had moderate results in testing.
Research involving soldiers wounded while on active duty suggests that patients with physical injuries who receive morphine early in treatment may be less likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder.
After a head injury, many people experience symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and mood changes as long as a year after the accident. A pattern of several lingering symptoms may constitute a postconcussion syndrome.
In addition to the reduced risk of cancer or heart disease, people who follow a Mediterranean-type diet and lead an active lifestyle are seemingly less likely to suffer cognitive decline as they grow older.
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.
Quitting smoking often results in gaining a few extra pounds, with or without medication. See how Chantix, nicotine, and mood changes all contribute.
A smoking-cessation study found that the combination of a nicotine patch and a nicotine lozenge achieved the best results.