Large-scale Phase 3 clinical trials of the illegal party drug Ecstasy as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were approved Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration... Read more ...
Scientists say they've identified a gene variant that dampens the desire to drink alcohol. They said their discovery might lead to the development of drugs that could control alcohol consumption... Read more ...
Too little shut-eye can have far-reaching effects -- even financial ones, a new report says. Reduced productivity and an increased risk of death linked to lack of sleep among U.S. workers cost... Read more ...
Sharing a room with a partner or roommate often requires adjustments on your part. The National Sleep Foundation suggests: If the room is noisy, wear earplugs, or use... Read more ...
About one out of seven children in 6th and 9th grades has been a victim of stalking, potentially boosting their risk of substance abuse, dating violence and other dangers, a new... Read more ...
Depression Center
MedicineNet's Depression Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various depression topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects how one eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. The main types of depression are major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disease (also called manic-depressive disease). Read more ...
Middle-aged adults who've avoided obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes are far less likely than others to experience heart failure in their later years, new research reports. Investigators... Read more ...
Primary care doctors should offer counseling about healthy lifestyle habits to prevent heart disease -- even to adults who have a low or average risk of developing heart troubles, the U.S. Preventive... Read more ...
If you want to try to extend your life, a new study suggests that taking up racquet sports might help. Researchers found that people who played racquet sports -- badminton, squash, tennis... Read more ...
Chronically ill women who don't use the internet may struggle with worse health, a new study finds. 'A significantly larger proportion of non-internet users reported needing help learning what... Read more ...
Your skin care routine may well impact how your skin ages. The American Academy of Dermatology offers this advice: Wear sunscreen before you head outside... Read more ...
Women who think they're too old to worry about mammograms may want to reconsider the age at which their breast cancer screening years are behind them, a new study suggests... Read more ...
Running a 5k race is a healthy goal, but it's not something you jump into without training and preparation. The American Council on Exercise recommends... Read more ...
Women's Health Center
MedicineNet's Women's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various women's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a woman through the stages of her life, as well as knowing the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ...
