Health News Archives

Brain Protein Tied to Retardation
Growth factor could help cells communicate with each other, researchers say

Recession Adds to Ranks of Americans With Depression
Being unemployed or underemployed puts mental health at risk, survey finds

Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns
Early screening urged for detection of epilepsy and other health issues, experts say

Treating Workers’ Mental Woes May Boost Productivity
But not treating problems resulted in roughly same outcome, research shows

Gays, Bisexuals Seek More Psych Services
Discrimination may be one reason why, researchers say

Health Issues in Childhood Often Show Up in Adulthood
Physical, mental stress at young age can have lifelong effects, research shows

Brain Scans Show How Humans ’Hear’ Emotion
Swiss scientists tracked response to words via MRI

Health Tip: Prevent Burnout
Suggestions to help ward off stress

Health Tip: Warning Signs of Mental Illness
When you should consider seeing a psychiatrist

Brain ’Thinning’ May Indicate Susceptibility to Depression
Cognitive problems also might be linked to right hemisphere thickness, study finds