Mental Health

New York, September 17 -- A national survey revealed that 8 million adult Americans mulled over ending their lives last year, with the young adults forming a major chunk.

New York, September 18 -- Counting money makes people feel better about themselves and can even reduce physical pain, a new study has found.

New York, September 17 -- Kids that are spanked from age one are more likely to have behavioral problems as they grow up, says a latest study.

Exeter, Devon, September 14 -- At the tender age of 13, Isobel Jeffery has been inflicted with a rare form of dementia that has left her like an elderly Alzheimer's patient.

London, September 13: If you want to lose that extra flab, move over strict diet plans and strenuous workouts. Getting social should be the new mantra for you as according to a latest study, that is the best way to remain healthy and fit.

New York, September 10 -- Intimacy is recommended for a better sleep, but recent evidence suggests that sleeping with your partner could be bad for your health.

New York, September 9 -- People suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) lack key proteins, which are essential for experiencing certain rewards and motivation, in their brains.

New York, September 8 -- United States has come up with its first residential programme for the Internet addiction at a center called reSTART (located near Redmond), which offers a 45-day program intended to help people overcome excessive use of Internet, video games, tweeting, texting, eBay, Twitter and other social networking sites.

Oxford, UK, September 8 -- A new study has proposed that, in addition to causing diabetes, obesity and heart failure in the long run, a high-fat diet impacts the mental growth and also fuels laziness.