In the classic scene from Frankenstein, a ghoulish looking man with electrodes attached to his skull starts to move and one of the scientist yells, “It’s alive, it’s alive.”

Research may support the theory that stoned drivers are neither reckless risk-takers nor speedy bandits, but who is giving out this information and why? The road is no place to take any chances with any substance.

Certain easy-to-watch factors may predict which stroke patients are at risk of being rehospitalized. Pinpointing those factors can help doctors treat or more closely watch those at the highest risk.

Just as a healthy mother is more likely to give birth to a healthy baby, an unhealthy mother has a higher chance of having an unhealthy baby. A mother with diabetes, for example, may put her child's brain at risk.

Is there a better way to teach language and reading to students who are struggling? Some teaching methods may be more affective than others for students who have difficulty with reading.

Cardiovascular health can be affected by mental health, especially in dialysis patients. Feeling supported and maintaining a positive outlook can help keep patients healthier for longer and even alive.

Aricept ( donepezil ) is currently approved for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease and is commonly taken by people in early stages of the disease. New research extends the use of the drug for people in moderate to severe stages of the disease.

Gastric bypass may change the way the body processes selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRI ). This change in processing may result in returning anxiety and depression symptoms in the first month after gastric bypass.

Psychological distress can make physical tasks harder to perform. Finding a fun, physical activity to stay active with for the rest of your life may be the best way to maintain health and independence.

Most people who develop drug and alcohol problems began experimenting when they were 14 or 15 years old. However, just because someone experiments at a young age does not mean they will develop lifelong habits of abuse.