Health News Archives

Overtime Work Tied to Anxiety, Depression
Rates were higher among less-skilled and those with lower incomes, study finds

Pursuit of Females Dates Way, Way Back
Skeletal findings suggest men fighting over women took place even in prehistoric times.

PTSD High Among Witnesses to 9/11
One in 8 NYC residents near scene affected years later, with those injured suffering most

Moderate Aerobics May Ease Insomnia Symptoms
Brazilian study finds 36% reduction in time awake and a drop in anxiety levels

Bipolar Teens at Greater Risk of Substance Abuse
They're more likely to smoke, abuse drugs, alcohol, study finds

Exposure Therapy Effective in Preventing Post-Traumatic Stress
It eased anxiety, corrected belief that reliving memories must be avoided, study concludes

Breast-Feeding While on Seizure Meds Doesn’t Harm Babies
Study finds no negative impact on children's cognitive development

’Worry’ Spot in Brain Found
But anxiety could be helpful in long run, researchers note

15 Million Americans Suffer From Social Anxiety Disorder
Condition keeps them from having friends and mates, survey shows

Too Little Sleep Leads to Too Much Weight for Kids
And some parents may unsuspectingly contribute to their child's sleep problems, researchers say