Bipolar disorder touches the lives of friends and family. There may be times when you feel confused, incapable of helping, or even scared. When it comes to offering support there are no set rules, but some guidelines may be helpful in working out what is best for you, your family, and the welfare of your loved one with bipolar... Read more
The embattled drug-maker AstraZeneca has just won dismissal of two lawsuits which claimed the drug Seroquel caused diabetes and other health problems. It isn't yet clear what effect the ruling may have on the 9,000 outstanding lawsuits from 15,000 plaintiffs in the U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has previously asked... Read more
As part of his economic revival measures, President-elect Obama wants to computerize all health records within five years. The intention is to modernize a fragmented, costly and error-prone system to one that improves quality of health and saves everyone money.
The vision has received a broad welcome, but even its most ardent proponents... Read more
If the current financial crisis tells us anything, it's that anyone can get into debt. Despite this, the sad fact remains that people with mental health problems are up to three times more likely to find themselves in debt. There are a number of reasons. Sometimes work ends because illness starts. Sometimes low incomes are so inflexible that once... Read more
January is traditionally a time for fresh beginnings. Whether you resolve to stop smoking, take more exercise or lose a couple of pounds, the common thread is positive thinking.
Positive thinking is manifested by optimism and motivation. Although pessimists are considered more likely to see the world for the way it really is, optimists... Read more
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