Anorexia is a socially transmitted disorder and appears to be more prevalent in countries such as France where women are thinner than average, according to new...

Consumers should avoid taking a daily dose of the antidepressant Celexa in excess of 40 milligrams, as higher doses can cause abnormal heart rhythms, the drug’s...

PCE in water supply can increase risk of bipolar disorder and post traumatic stress syndrome

When the drug addict is your spouse or partner, who is abusing prescription drugs, determining the best course of action takes on an added urgency.

Each 10 per cent hike in alcohol price leads to 3.4 per cent drop in consumption overall, B.C. study finds

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The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development found people with mental illness are often off sick from work.

You sleep like an angel most nights of the week. But when Sunday arrives and the work week looms, you lie in bed watching the clock inch toward morning and...

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A new study shows that for those suffering from the condition that impairs memory, there’s a better chance of recognizing faces of Hollywood celebrities than...

People who are heavy users of methamphetamines may have a higher risk of developing schizophrenia, new Toronto research suggests.

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Findings published Wednesday about Pfizer’s smoking cessation drug contradict two studies released by the Food and Drug Administration last month.

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The secret to riding the stress wave and coming out relaxed on the other side is a little mind over matter.

“It’s unbelievable how many people struggle with trying to feel happy at work,” says Ellen Golding, a psychologist based in Los Angeles. Her tips:

New research shows that a modestly busy schedule is best for optimal happiness. Take our poll to tell us how your schedule measures up.

Medical expenses, lost productivity, car crashes and other consequences of drinking account for the high per-drink cost of alcohol.

Health Canada says it is reviewing the antidepressant citalopram after a new study suggested high doses — 60 milligrams a day — can affect the electrical activity...

People who are easily embarrassed are also more trustworthy and more generous, according to a University of California, Berkeley study.

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Blood thinners are generally prescribed to patients who have had heart attacks and depression is quite common after a heart attack.

A large Harvard study has shown that women who drank more coffee suffered less depression, but the lead author says it’s “very good news for every... (0)

Health experts say cannabis use is prevalent, reducing harm is key

It's not clear if the depression itself or the anti-depressants to treat it are behind a slightly higher incidence of stroke.

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An insomniac I.T. guy has invented an online tool that helps sleep-starved people figure out when to go to bed and when to wake based on sleep cycles.

Bosses get meaner and even otherwise cordial colleagues are turning on each other.

It’s a myth that illicit use of Ritalin will improve grades, but it could case serious health problems, the Canadian Medical Association Journal warns, calling...

People with post-traumatic stress disorder are more likely to have low levels of the brain chemical serotonin 1B, a study shows, giving new direction for the... (0)