People With Borderline Personality Disorder May Misinterpret Facial Emotions - 2013-05-23
"In studies, patients sometimes saw anger in a 'neutral' face and reacted to that threat." More

Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment - 2013-05-23
"Skin cancer drug had no effect on brain plaques in mice, three separate research teams report." More

Stimulant Normalizes Brain Activation in Youth With ADHD - 2013-05-22
"Functional magnetic resonance imaging studies show that a single dose of methylphenidate increases activation in specific areas of the brain in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to research published in the May/June issue of the Harvard Review of Psychiatry." More

Cardiologist Calls for Action on Added Sugars - 2013-05-22
"Despite evidence supporting the link between excess sugar consumption and various health issues, official bodies seem keen to question or deny this link, according to an observation piece published online May 21 in BMJ." More

Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk - 2013-05-22
"Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds." More

Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain - 2013-05-22
"But it's unclear what the finding might mean for patients." More

Student Suicide May Spur Similar Thoughts in Teens - 2013-05-21
"'Suicide contagion' occurs even among those who didn't know victim, study found." More

Depression May Raise Low Blood Sugar Risk in Diabetics - 2013-05-21
"Experts say biological changes or a lack of interest in self-care might be to blame." More

Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression - 2013-05-21
"Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy." More

Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients - 2013-05-20
"Those who heard well-loved tunes in study needed less sedation medicine." More

ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood - 2013-05-20
"Study found boys with the disorder were twice as likely to have a higher body-mass index when they were men." More

Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study - 2013-05-20
"Connection appeared strongest among thinner people, researcher says." More

DSM-4 Task Force Chairman Advises Caution With DSM-5 - 2013-05-17
"The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition has introduced several high-prevalence diagnoses at the boundary of normality which is likely to lead to considerable false-positive rates and unnecessary treatment, according to an article published online May 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine." More

Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy - 2013-05-19
"Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments." More

Review: Exercise Indeed Beneficial for Major Depression - 2013-05-17
"For patients with major depressive disorder, exercise is beneficial as monotherapy or as an adjunct therapy, according to a review published in the May issue of the Journal of Psychiatric Practice." More