Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood - Brain mechanism could be key, and an existing drug might help, scientists say
Longtime Smokers May Find Protection From Parkinson's - Finding could help unravel mysteries of neurological and motor disease
Cell Transplant May Help Treat Vitiligo - Surgery improved appearance of white patches due to skin disease, doctors say
Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders - It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds
Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope - After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say
Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk - It doesn't matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds
Obese Colon Cancer Survivors Face Poorer Prognosis - Study found chances of recurrence, death higher than among normal-weight patients
Kidney Donors Go On to Lead Long, Healthy Lives - Study of more than 80,000 who gave one up shows procedure carries few risks
Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep - If changing jobs isn't an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says
Do Liberals, Atheists Have Higher IQs? - Study links intelligence test scores with key beliefs and male monogamy
Doctor's Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care - Therapy choice is influenced by physicians' preferences, research suggests
Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim - Those who abstain tend to gain the most, study finds, though reasons are unclear
Study Looks At Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids - Analysis compared three strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death from stimulant medication
Gene Variant May Help Some Overcome Adversity - It appears to disconnect the link between stress and death risk, researchers say
Anti-Drinking Ads That Engender Guilt May Not Work - Unintended effect can lead to more, not less, use, study finds
Blacks Less Likely to Abuse Alcohol - But they're more likely to binge drink during pregnancy, researchers find
Alcohol Influences How Memorable Trauma Might Be - Flashbacks less likely among those who drink the most, study finds
Bans on Same-Sex Marriage May Affect Mental Health - Where voters prohibited gays from marrying, psychiatric disorders escalated, researchers find
More Info Needed on Problems With Insulin Pumps - Not clear if troubles stem from the devices or patient error, FDA panel says
Can You Talk Your Way to Happy? - Meaningful conversations more fulfilling than small talk, researchers find
Grinding Teeth at Night May Be a Sign of Daytime Stress - Those who do it appear to have difficulty coping in a positive way, researchers say
Freezing Technique May Stop Breast Cancer - Rapid cryoablation kept cancer from spreading in mice, researchers say
People With Asthma More Likely to Be Depressed - Study finds rates of psychological distress twice as high in those with airway disease
As Temperatures Rise, So Do Cocaine Deaths - N.Y. study finds that weather warmer than 75 degrees poses added risks
Pre-Diagnosis Diet Linked to Ovarian Cancer Survival - Food choices in years prior to illness may extend or shorten life, study finds