According to one expert, vitamin D can't help such schizophrenia symptoms as psychosis and hallucinations, but it can help with hand tremors and mood. Read Summary >
The Canadian government is giving more than $500,000 to a schizophrenia advocacy group to fund research into the link between marijuana use and an increased risk of schizophrenia. Read Summary >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug Saphris (asenapine) to treat adults with either schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder. Read Summary >
A new Web site called Patient Central is trying to help people choose their doctor by giving patients surveys about their experiences with physicians and then posting the results. Read Summary >
New research has found a link between violence and schizophrenia, but this link was even more pronounced when schizophrenia was accompanied by drug and alcohol abuse. Read Summary >
Dr. Bernadine Healy gives four things that you and your representatives in Washington should know about the healthcare reform bill known as H.R. 3200. Read Summary >
The White House considers healthcare reform to be vital to a U.S. economic recovery and wants the legislation approved by the end of the year. Read Summary >