Children in the United States take psychotropic medications at a rate three or more times higher than their counterparts in Europe, according to a multi-national study recently conducted on children in the US, Germany, and …

Some scientists at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, considered experts on caffeine because of their decades-long study of the stimulant, say the high concentration of caffeine in a growing number of “energy” drinks is enough …

After more than a decade of lobbying for equal coverage for mental health treatments in health care plans, both the US Senate and the House of Representatives approved a bill yesterday that makes coverage for …

Getting their inspiration from a Swiss restaurant that will begin using human breast milk for 75% of their milk needs, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) wrote a September 23 letter to …

Botulinum toxin A, marketed as Botox, is a very popular means of cosmetic enhancement, perhaps because we think we look better after getting a treatment. But recent research went a step further and evaluated …

At this time, a shipment of food from another country that is denied entry into the United States must be sent back or destroyed but this isn’t always the outcome.  There are no current means …

Empathy is the acknowledgment and understanding of another person’s feelings or emotional situation. Empathetic doctors generally have patients who are more satisfied with their treatment and are more likely to comply with medical recommendations. …

About 2% of all American adults and 5% of the nation’s infants and young children suffer from food allergies.  Some allergic reactions triggered by the foods eaten are merely irritating but 30,000 of them every …

Casinos and the games played within them can be loads of fun and the thrill of winning is unbeatable. Unfortunately, there are more people not winning in a casino near you than there are …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects at least 16 million Americans. Often associated with cigarette smoking, COPD is the nation’s #4 leading cause of death. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Medical School have …