ADHD May Have Different Effects on Brains of Boys and Girls
Plague May Have Infected Humans Earlier Than Thought
Yemen: 3.3 million people in need of critical aid in besieged Taiz, warns UN health agency
WHO has provided 30 metric tonnes of medicines and medical supplies to Taiz governorate in Yemen,...
Study in mice shows how brain ignores distractions
The brain’s attentional spotlight: Scientists mapped out the brain circuitry that helps mice focus.
Researchers cite safety concerns, call for alternatives
Despite known risks of serious side effects, especially in older adults, the fraction of seniors treated with antipsychotic medications increases with age, researchers have found. Such medications may be appropriate for treating certain mental...
Prevalence of Marijuana Use Among U.S. Adults Doubles Over Past Decade
The percentage of Americans who reported using marijuana in the past year more than doubled between 2001-2002 and 2012-2013, and the increase in marijuana use disorder during that time was nearly as large. Past year marijuana use rose from 4.1 percent...
Program for parents helps sustain learning gains in kids from Head Start to kindergarten
Bar chart showing the difference in scores of academic and social measures in graduates of the REDI-P program in...
NIH-funded study shows early intervention has best outcomes
New research shows that treating people with first episode psychosis with a team-based, coordinated specialty care approach produces better clinical and functional outcomes than typical community care. Investigators also found that treatment is most...
Despite progress, road traffic deaths remain too high
Some 1.25 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes, according to the WHO's Global status report on road safety 2015, despite improvements in road safety.
Dermatologist Offers Tips for Dealing With Warts
