ADHD Drugs Linked to Later Weight Gain...

ADHD Drugs Linked to Later Weight Gain in Kids

Science Probes Secrets of 'Contagious Yawning'

People don't do it because they are empathizing with a yawner, study suggests

Prescriptions for ADHD Drugs Double...

Prescriptions for ADHD Drugs Double Among Adults

The number of U.S. adults and young adults receiving prescriptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has nearly doubled over the past four years, The New York Times reported.

Migraine Increases Suicide Risk...

Migraine Increases Suicide Risk - We Must Be Vigilant and Proactive

Teri Robert

Pfizer Recalls Effexor Antidepressant

Pfizer Inc. has issued a recall for the antidepressant Effexor (venlafaxine HCI), because it may have been contaminated with a heart drug.

Helping a Loved One Who Hoards

Most of us know what it feels like to be hit by the pang of, “What if I need it later?” when throwing something away. or cleaning out a closet. You might want to hang on to something because it reminds you of a loved one or a wonderful event. These feelings are normal and most of us fill our spaces with decorations, items that are sentimental or we find pleasing to look at. We fill our garages with so much stuff that our cars remain parked in the driveway.  But for an estimated 5 percent of the U.S. population, throwing away items causes anxiety. They keep everything.  They are  known as hoarders.

New Anxiety Circuit Found in the Brain

A great deal of time has gone into trying to understand the precise function of the brain in relation to anxiety. To date it is the amygdala that has received most attention. The amygdala is often considered the fear center of the brain, and although it is referred to in the singular, there are in fact two amygdalas, almond-shaped and about an inch in length, located in the mid-brain. Recently however a team of Caltech researchers has discovered a new brain circuit previously thought to act as a brake on anxiety.

Drivers With ADHD: Higher Risk for Crashes?

In large Swedish study, men who took their meds lowered their accident odds

Many Saudis have Psychological Problems

Many families in Saudi Arabia live in a state of crisis because a member of the family is mentally ill. The number of Saudis with psychological problems has increased over the years despite government efforts to end this problem. 

Power of Suggestion Shown in Study...

Power of Suggestion Shown in Study of Migraine Drug