Health News Archives

Risk-Takers May Lack Ability to Limit Brain Chemical
Finding might lead to new treatments for a variety of addictions, researchers say

Moms-to-Be Who Drink May Damage Fetus’ White Matter
Study says brain microstructural changes may lead to cognitive problems

Toxic Poinsettias? Hangover Cures? It May Be All Fiction
Researchers debunk common holiday and wintertime health myths

Deciphering the Language of Intoxication
Tipsy and drunk mean different things to men and women and could alter treatment, study finds

10% of U.S. High School Seniors Use Vicodin
And the decline in marijuana use among teens is slowing, survey finds

Health Tip: Alcohol Safety
Read these suggestions before you say "cheers"

Binge Drinking Clogs Arteries With Plaque
Immune cells stick inside blood vessels causing inflammation, blockage, study finds

Doctors Issue New Neuropathy Test Guidelines
Common nerve problem best diagnosed with combination of assessments, researchers say

Light Drinking Poses No Heart Risk for Women
But more than two glasses a day linked to atrial fibrillation, study finds

Few Young Adults Seek Treatment for Psych Disorders
Alcohol, nicotine use, personality illnesses common, study shows