Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study - 2013-05-19
"Connection appeared strongest among thinner people, researcher says." More

Managing Seasonal Allergies - 2013-05-19
"Despite a late spring, summer allergy season will be strong, sinus expert says." More

Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn's Symptoms, Study Finds - 2013-05-19
"Improvements reported in muscle strength, fatigue and quality of life." More

DSM-4 Task Force Chairman Advises Caution With DSM-5 - 2013-05-17
"The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition has introduced several high-prevalence diagnoses at the boundary of normality which is likely to lead to considerable false-positive rates and unnecessary treatment, according to an article published online May 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine." More

Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy - 2013-05-19
"Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments." More

Review: Exercise Indeed Beneficial for Major Depression - 2013-05-17
"For patients with major depressive disorder, exercise is beneficial as monotherapy or as an adjunct therapy, according to a review published in the May issue of the Journal of Psychiatric Practice." More

College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study - 2013-05-17
"Alcohol affects them differently, so safe limits are lower for women." More

Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging - 2013-05-17
"Small study didn't find effect in former or never-smokers." More

Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds - 2013-05-17
"By 50, arteries stiffen, increasing risk of death from heart disease, researchers say." More

Is Menopause Overlooked in U.S. Medical Schools? - 2013-05-17
"Many ob/gyn residents would like specialized training but don't get it, study finds." More

Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices - 2013-05-17
"Comparison of 18 offices finds wide range of success in tackling smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure." More

Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain' - 2013-05-17
"People with left-brain dominance tend to listen with right ear, and vice-versa, study finds" More

HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds - 2013-05-17
"Procedure recommended to treat aggressive liver cancer." More

Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression - 2013-05-16
"Risk rose steeply if a parent had been addicted to alcohol or drugs, study found." More

Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too - 2013-05-16
"Although risk is still low, Australian study found it nearly doubled for depressed women in their 40s and 50s." More