Researchers have identified molecular mechanisms in the brain that may explain why some people are less vulnerable to the stress caused by difficult situations. While the research was done with mice, the findings could eventually lead to better treatments for chronic stress,...
Ever get a little testy after a bad night's R sleep? Scientists may now know why. A new study finds...
Postmenopausal women who have had at least one panic attack may be at greater risk for heart disease, stroke and even death,...
Coming home to a loving spouse and a good marriage helps working women shake off the stress of the day, new research...
The right genetic mix might lead to a lifetime of happiness, a new British study suggests. It all depends on your personality...
Moderate, long-term use of opioid pain medications, such as morphine, does not impair a person's driving ability, US researchers report....
A drug used to treat epileptic seizures could help alcoholics control their addiction, a study suggests. The drug, topiramate (Topamax), proved measurably...
Doctors may be overprescribing anti-reflux medications to infants, recent research suggests. Reflux, which occurs when stomach contents reflux, or back up, into...
A US government review of the popular heartburn drugs omeprazole (Prilosec) and esomeprazole (Nexium) found no evidence of increased heart risks, according...
Even though most people associate rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with joint pain, this is not always the most serious part of the disease....
Taking over-the-counter pain medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may reduce the risk for Parkinson's disease, according to a study...
Studies show that taking aspirin daily can lower heart attack risk by 33% and reduce your combined risk for heart attack, stroke...