May 21, 2013: Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients: Study
Emotional stress can harm cardiovascular health, experts say, so boosting mental resilience may be key

May 21, 2013: Weather Worries Can Threaten a Child's Mental Health
Psychologist offers advice for coping with tragedies like the Oklahoma tornado

May 20, 2013: Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments

May 19, 2013: Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments

May 17, 2013: Gay Actors Convincing in Heterosexual Roles
Knowledge of performer's sexual orientation may not affect viewer perceptions, study finds

May 16, 2013: Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression
Risk rose steeply if a parent had been addicted to alcohol or drugs, study found

May 16, 2013: Anti-Gay Bullying Tied to Teen Depression, Suicide
Suicidal thoughts more likely for kids victimized over sexual orientation, research finds

May 15, 2013: Young Women Less Healthy Than Men Before Heart Attack: Study
Females tend to have more physical and mental problems prior to the event, researchers find

May 13, 2013: Daily Gene Rhythms May Be Off in Depressed People
Study found 'clock' in brain was disrupted in autopsies of those who suffered mental disorder at time of death

May 13, 2013: Creative Arts May Help Cancer Patients Cope
Review shows participation in dance, music, art or writing can soothe anxiety, depression and pain

May 13, 2013: Rich 'Cougar,' 'Sugar Daddy' Stereotypes Might Not Mirror Reality
Instead, couples with big age gaps tend to be poorer, study finds

May 09, 2013: Socializing May Ease Pain of Breast Cancer
Study found that women with the largest support networks reported best quality of life

May 09, 2013: Violent Video Games May Numb Players to Brutality, Study Finds
Lower reactions seen in highly exposed teens

May 07, 2013: Docs Should Ask Heart Patients About Quality of Life
Surveys reveal how well people are doing mentally, physically, experts say

May 06, 2013: Hungry Shoppers Pile High-Calorie Foods in Their Carts
Your body shifts to survival mode at the grocery store, expert says

May 03, 2013: Centenarians a Happy Lot, Survey Says
But aging baby boomers less content, wish they'd taken more chances in their lives

May 02, 2013: Brain Wiring May Explain Unhealthy Obsession With Looks
Scans show abnormal circuitry in people who fixate on their flaws, real or imagined

May 02, 2013: Brain Differences Seen in Kids With Conduct Problems
Specifically, they reacted less to images of people in pain during study

May 02, 2013: Steep Rise in Suicides Among Middle-Aged Americans, CDC Says
Rate rose by 28 percent since 1999; recession may have played a role, experts say

May 01, 2013: Many U.S. Teens Struggle With Extreme Fatigue: Survey
Problem often goes hand-in-hand with emotional disorders like depression, expert says

April 29, 2013: Some Antidepressants Linked to Bleeding Risk With Surgery
It's not clear whether SSRI drugs should be stopped before procedures, study says

April 26, 2013: Doctors Feel Less Connected to Obese Patients, Study Suggests
In office visits, physicians were less apt to use reassuring language if patient was overweight

April 26, 2013: Poor Parenting Styles Linked to Bullying Behavior in Kids
Being overprotective may be just as bad as being neglectful for spurring bully and victim roles

April 26, 2013: Don't Blame Parents for Sins of the Child
Outside forces can unleash violence like Boston bombings, Sandy Hook school shooting, experts say

April 25, 2013: Study Explores the Cost of Creativity
Some people with laser focus may miss big-picture details, research suggests

April 25, 2013: Bipolar Disorder Drugs May 'Tweak' Genes Affecting Brain
Study offers clues on causes of condition and how commonly prescribed meds work

April 25, 2013: Faith May Complement Treatment for Mental Illness
Patients with stronger belief in God did better in small study

April 24, 2013: Hospitalization OK for Psych Patients Can Take Hours
Phone time to get insurance authorization adds up to a million hours a year for psychiatrists nationwide

April 24, 2013: Can You Feel Empathy for a Robot?
Researchers try to capture bond between humans, mechanical companions

April 23, 2013: Childhood Meningitis Tied to Reduced Education, Employment Prospects
Danish study found some were less likely to be financially self-sufficient as adults

April 23, 2013: Benefits Unclear of Screening Teens, Adults for Suicide Risk: Report
Task force stresses that finding does not apply to those with current or past mental health problems

April 22, 2013: Green Spaces Boost City Dwellers' Well-Being
Study found the effect was significant, akin to a third of the benefit gained from marriage

April 19, 2013: Work By Female Scientists Gets Judged More Harshly: Study
Research conducted by men viewed as higher quality than identical studies listing female authors

April 19, 2013: Sons of Absent or Abusive Fathers May Pick More Bar Fights: Survey
Study looked at aggression tied to drinking in young Australian men

April 18, 2013: People Happier When They Get More Sex Than Their Friends: Study
Those who got less action than their peers tended to be less happy, researchers say

April 17, 2013: Helping Children Make Sense of the Senseless
Tragedies like the Boston bombings require a loving, shared response, experts say

April 16, 2013: Quiet Confidence Seems to Help Salespeople Succeed
People who straddle qualities of extraverts and introverts best at closing deals, study shows

April 16, 2013: 'Do-It-Yourself' Projects May Boost White-Collar Males' Self-Image
They indulge their 'inner craftsman' while working with their hands, researchers say

April 15, 2013: Lullabies Soothe Preemies, Parents Alike
Study looked at music therapy combining songs and special womb-like sounds

April 12, 2013: Breathing Problem Sometimes Misdiagnosed in Athletes
Study finds vocal cord disorder can be confused with asthma

April 12, 2013: Changes to Psychiatry's 'Bible' Could Widen Definition of ADHD
Experts disagree over whether this will help or harm in the long run

April 11, 2013: Non-Amputees Can Experience the Illusion of a 'Phantom' Limb
The brain can accept an invisible hand as part of the body, study shows

April 11, 2013: A Survivor's Story From the Job Loss Front
'Fight hard and fast to get past the anger,' and don't forget to keep healthy habits

April 11, 2013: Severely Injured Vets May Need Ongoing Emotional Care
Mental health problems still significant after 2 years, study finds

April 10, 2013: For First Time, Pain 'Signature' Spotted on Brain MRIs
Scientists could distinguish physical from emotional pain, discomfort in study

April 10, 2013: Gulp! Study Suggests Super-Size Soda Ban Could Fizzle
But the research didn't involve actual consumers or beverages

April 10, 2013: Ex-Convicts From Tobacco-Free Prisons Need Help to Stay Off Smokes
Study found they're less likely to resume habit with pre-release counseling

April 08, 2013: Can Penis Size Sway Women's Choice of Mate?
Shown images of naked mannequins, females tended to favor better-endowed candidates, study found

April 08, 2013: Potions From the Past Held More Than a Snake-Oil Promise: Study
Researchers dissect 19th century concoctions to find some medicinal secrets actually worked

April 05, 2013: Scans May Reveal Pre-Schizophrenia Brain Changes
By identifying vulnerable children, doctors might be able to prevent the illness, study says