Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat aggression and agitation in patients with dementia. They can have some unwanted side effects. But when the meds were stopped for a group of patients, symptoms returned.

Do people gamble compulsively because they think they’ll win the next round, or to get rid of the bad feelings from losing the last one? New research points to the latter.

Many different genes have been linked to autism spectrum disorders ( ASD ). With the idea that no single gene is to blame, researchers looked for how different genes worked together.

High taxes on tobacco products have prompted a lot of people to quit smoking, but it’s missed the mark among low-income households. Looks like this tax revenue should fund cessation efforts to reduce health costs.

What’s more common: street drug abuse or prescription opioid abuse? Based on the numbers alone, shifts in drug choice appear to be shaping abuse.

Bladder cancer is certainly no picnic. But, maintaining a healthy emotional state may play a big role in recovering from it.

Habitual alcohol abuse won’t do anybody any favors. New research from Germany suggests that alcohol abuse is even a bit tougher on women than men.

Can too much time on the Internet lead to depression and loneliness? Is the Internet addictive? Internet use has carved out a niche of research in communication and psychology.

Teenagers have their entire lives ahead of them. Thoughts, plans or attempts with suicide are wasted energy and deserve the attention of professional mental healthcare providers.

Team spirit is one thing. Getting into angry rages and fights over a sporting event is another. What happens when fandom goes too far?