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The compounding effects of war captivity and war trauma on prisoners of war has been the focus of a recent study. While symptoms of psychological illness are often pigeon-holed as specific individual disorders, one researcher argues against a narrow ‘t…

New Jersey teenager saw opportunity to make a difference and show support for anyone being bullied.

Excessive drinking is the fourth leading cause of preventable death in the United States, after smoking, poor nutrition and physical inactivity.

Study shows children of same-sex couples may enjoy equal or better health and well-being than kids in the general population.

Research demonstrates that it may be possible to turn someone’s consciousness on and off like the switch of a light.

Experts say hookah can be just as dangerous as smoking cigarettes.

Retired NFL players may be at risk for permanent hearing loss and tinnitus, according to an ear surgeon. Many NFL players suffer one or more concussions during their careers. And Leonetti notes that such blunt head trauma has been associated with heari…

How many patients receive an incorrect diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease? The answer is a surprisingly high number: over a third, researchers report. To reduce the number of errors, researchers have developed a simplified diagnosis based on the most spe…

Most people are just not comfortable in their own heads, according to a new psychological investigation led by the University of Virginia.

Clinicians need to be sensitive and aware of the unique challenges of women’s reproductive health needs in times of conflict, suggests a new review published in The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG).