People who seek treatment for alcohol dependence sometimes attempt to drink in moderation rather than abstain altogether. The success of this approach largely depends on whether the patient has already established a high degree of dependence.
Data from a longitudinal study in New Zealand suggest that people with an alcohol dependency may be more likely to develop major depression.
From a public health perspective, the presence of a firearm in the home dramatically increases the risk of an occupant being killed or committing suicide.
Lingering ulcers can signal more than simple canker sores. Learn about possible triggers, related conditions, and who should evaluate you.
A pair of studies found that increased, prolonged strain in people’s close relationships or jobs correlated with an increased risk for a cardiac event.
Researchers have found a chemical in the brain thay may affect how the mind retains or discards memories of a traumatic event.
Two studies from abroad demonstrate that mental health treatment can produce significant and lasting results at a reasonable cost.
This flu season was the worst in four years, U.S. health officials say. One major reason, they say, is that the flu vaccine did not protect well against the two most common strains causing illness this year. Overall, the vaccine was about 44% effective. Usually, it is 70% to 90% effective. The Associated Press reported April 17 on the new statistics. The study was conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It was published in the centers’ Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Researchers studying adolescents with major depression found that cognitive behavioral therapy, either on its own or in conjunction with antidepressant medication, was an effective treatment, with a low incidence of suicidal ideation.
A Canadian study suggests that certain types of mental functioning are affected by type 2 diabetes at an earlier stage in the disease than was previously believed.