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Health News
OCD News
Tourette Syndrome Diagnosed in 3 in Every 1,000 Kids
Many more cases have not been identified, U.S. health officials say
Implanted Device Approved for Severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Reclaim device delivers electrical stimulation to the brain
Memory Lapses Come When 2 Parts of Brain Compete
Researchers say finding could lead to treatment for compulsive, addictive disorders
Children as Young as 4 Can Develop OCD
Full-blown obsessive symptoms seen in both younger, older children, study finds
Buyers Spend More With Non-Cash Purchases
Researchers say it's the 'pain of paying' that drives consumer choices
Brain Scans Show Heightened Risk for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Found less activity in region that curbs habitual thinking, researchers say
Parkinson's Drugs Again Linked to Compulsive Disorders
Impulsive gambling, shopping, sex and binge eating common among patients, study shows
Health Tip: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Possible warning signs
Compulsive Gamblers Don't Learn From Their Mistakes
Study finds they have a mental rigidity that keeps them from folding their cards
Shop-Till-You-Drop Season Scary for Some
Holidays are especially difficult for compulsive shoppers, experts say
Sleep Apnea in Children Linked to Lower IQ Scores, Learning Impairment
Whether damage is permanent or reversible needs further investigation, study says
Genetic Findings Shed Light on OCD
Protein regulating glutamate flow may explain why anxiety disorder runs in families
Parrots Aren't Parroting Bad Behavior
Research found genetics and stress, not mimicry, were behind compulsive behavior
Behavior Therapy Urged for Kids with OCD
Combination with drugs most effective for compulsive behavior, finds study
Personality Disorders Common in U.S.
Survey finds 31 million American adults have at least one
Mental Health News
Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization
Heavy drinkers were affected most, but link holds for even mild use, study finds
Study Casts Doubt on Low IQ's Role in Early Death
Adjustments for behavior dampen the negative effect, study finds
Living Alone Increases Odds of Developing Dementia
Losing a partner through divorce or death in middle age may triple the risk, study shows
Anti-Smoking Drugs Get FDA 'Black-Box' Warning
Reports link Chantix and Zyban to risk of psychiatric side effects, including suicidal thoughts
TV Ads Trigger Mindless Eating
Kids watching food commercials consumed 45 percent more snacks, study shows
Your Surroundings Mirror Your Beliefs
People find safety in those who think the same way, research contends
Shared Race, Social Group Seem to Help People Relate
Brain imaging study sheds light on empathic response
Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located
Immune function genes also in the same area, researchers say
CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged
Lack of improvement in death rates, experts say, may be because recipients are sicker
Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants
More factors should be considered than depression among moms, experts say
Online Genetic Testing Appears to Have Benefits
Lung cancer assessment allays some concerns about how patients interpret results, researchers say
Hormones May Affect Neurological Disease Risk
Women are more vulnerable during certain stages of life, study finds
Nonsurgical Treatment May Ease Rotator Cuff Injury
Ultrasound-guided procedure reduced pain and restored mobility in tendinitis patients, study finds
Assessment of Bone Growth Stimulator Is Mixed
It's used more often in spinal fusions, but experts worry about costs and complications
Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to Ignore
Trouble concentrating may add to stress levels, researcher says
Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart
Two new studies show effects on angina and mortality
Maybe Men Aren't So Picky After All
Women can be just as selective when choosing mates, study finds
Health Tip: When Your Child Needs Glasses
Make sure they're worn
Cyber Bullying Affects One in 10 Students
But researchers find supportive parents help keep abusive behaviors at bay
15 Percent of U.S. Teens Think They'll Die Young
Link between risky behavior and pessimistic outlook surprises experts
Constipation May Lead to Other Problems
Hemorrhoids, incontinence and more can result, research shows
The Psychology of Celebrity Worship
Since antiquity, people have been fascinated with larger-than-life characters like Michael Jackson, experts say
Alcohol-Related Ills Increasing Worldwide
One in 25 deaths is drinking-related, study finds
Teens With Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents' Help
Research shows that recovery improves with family involvement
Grab a Tool and Change Your Brain
In the mind's eye, an arm or hand changes shape, study finds
General Health News
Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight
Study explores weight problems faced by youngsters with the disease
Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization
Heavy drinkers were affected most, but link holds for even mild use, study finds
C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby's Immune Cells
And that might raise odds for diabetes, asthma later on, researchers say
Why Swine Flu Differs From Seasonal Flu
Pandemic virus affects lungs and stomach, whereas seasonal flu doesn't, researchers say
Health Tip: Straining the Hamstring
Who's at greater risk
Health Highlights: July 2, 2009
Many More Kids Vaccinated For Hepatitis A / TB Vaccine May Be Fatal for Infants With HIV / Colon Cancer Study Is Stopped / U.S. Government to Seek A
Monthly Pet Pill Could Kill Fleas, Ticks
An alternative to topical treatments might work better on certain cats and dogs, researchers say
New Drug Could Work Against Leukemia
Researchers see promise for treatment of AML and other cancers
With Medicare Plan, Drug Spending May Be Up
Researchers suspect overuse as a cause, but note that other costs are down
Celiac Disease Making Inroads in U.S.
'Something has changed,' researcher says, but just what remains unclear
Master Stem Cell for Human Heart Identified
Researchers say it may hold key to understanding how to repair the organ
Antibiotics May Boost Risk for Recurrent Ear Infection
Researchers urge more temperate prescribing of amoxicillin in kids
CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged
Lack of improvement in death rates, experts say, may be because recipients are sicker
Health Tip: Preventing a Kitchen Fire
Precautions you should take
Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located
Immune function genes also in the same area, researchers say
Health Highlights: July 1, 2009
TB Vaccine May Be Fatal for Infants With HIV / Colon Cancer Study Is Stopped / U.S. Government to Seek Answers to Health-Care Questions / Many Facto
Shared Race, Social Group Seem to Help People Relate
Brain imaging study sheds light on empathic response
FDA Tells Patients to Stick With Diabetes Drug Linked to Cancer
There's no conclusive evidence that Lantus causes malignancy, agency says
Test Before Corneal Transplant May Improve Outcome
Even inactive herpes virus can cause inflammation, transplant rejection, study finds
Assessment of Bone Growth Stimulator Is Mixed
It's used more often in spinal fusions, but experts worry about costs and complications
Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End
Too often, EMS crews feel obliged to bring unresponsive patient to hospital, study finds
Hormones May Affect Neurological Disease Risk
Women are more vulnerable during certain stages of life, study finds
Nonsurgical Treatment May Ease Rotator Cuff Injury
Ultrasound-guided procedure reduced pain and restored mobility in tendinitis patients, study finds
Health Highlights: June 30, 2009
U.S. Government to Seek Answers to Health-Care Questions / Many Factors Contribute to AMD: Study / Healthy Eating a Challenge at Work: Survey / E. C
Drug Found Ineffective Against Lung Disease
People with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis gain no survival benefit, research finds
