Thursday, May 7, 2009

Blacks, Hispanics More Concerned About Alzheimer's Diseases Than Whites, Survey Finds

Blacks and Hispanics are more concerned than whites about Alzheimer's disease but less knowledgeable about means to delay its onset, according to a new survey, United Press International reports. The survey was presented recently at the Continue reading ...

Mental Health Prescriptions Increased By 73% Among Adults, 50% Among Children From 1996-2006, Study Finds

Mental Health Prescriptions Increased By 73% Among Adults, 50% Among Children From 1996-2006, Study Finds
From 1996 to 2006, prescriptions for mental health medications increased by 73% among U.S. adults and by 50% among children, according to a study published on Tuesday in the journal Health Affairs, the Wall Street Journal reports. The study found that the number of U.S.