Smoking pot definitely does something to one's brain, but new research shows that marijuana's effect is not as direct as we once believed.
During innovation day at CHB, doctors showed off a biometric regulated video game that could be used to treat serious emotional disorders.
The congressman's libertarian beliefs extend to the issues of harm reduction, drug testing, and the rehabilitation of repeat drug offenders.
The former governor is against the legalization of medical marijuana and has applauded Big Pharma, but his views are otherwise unclear.
Yes, it gets better. But research by clinical psychologist Brian Mustanski shows love and support from family can help in the meantime.
Teammates in a dieting challenge significantly improved each other's outcomes, suggesting that shedding pounds can have a ripple effect.
The 450 members of Friends of Science in Medicine are fighting to remove what they are calling pseudosciences from university classes.
In a short talk from TEDxMasstricht, Singularity University faculty member Lucien Engelen talks about how he uses Withings' blood pressure monitor and scale to publicly share his stats.
The rewards of a vibrant small business sector go beyond economics: Research shows places that rely on large retailers have more problems.
Typically, stem cells that divide in order to heal wounds or for growth show signs of aging, but that's not the case for the planarian worm.
Facts Up Front, interpreted as an attempt by the food industry to make an end run around label initiatives, now has everyone's backing.
Common hypnotic drugs like Ambien, Sonata, and Lunesta may significantly increase mortality and cancer risk, new research suggests.
The vaccine of the future could be able to stop transmission of all flu strains over a long period, according to new research out of Princeton.
The latest facts and figures from the all of the most influential medical journals; newspapers; and health, fitness, and wellness websites.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins estimate that nearly 23 million Americans should start using hearing aids or risk poor cognitive functioning.
Remember all of that talk about pushing the age of mammogram testing to 50, up from 40? A new study makes the case for starting earlier.
Special interest lobbyists are working to impose new rules that would require food aid to be purchased from preferred growers in the U.S.
The NRDC filed suit against the EPA in an attempt to cancel registrations for 2,4-D, which has been linked to hormone interference.
Researchers have shown that acute cannabis consumption can lead to a host of medical issues, including, now, automobile accidents.
Not all alcoholics respond to stigma in the same way, but it stands to reason that drinkers would embrace the benefits of "in recovery" status.