Medications for treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have been suspected to influence heart function. New research finds that heart function was not affected over four weeks of treatment.

The main goal of diabetes treatment is to get blood sugar levels under control. From lifestyle changes to prescription drugs, there are a number of ways to manage blood sugar. How well do these methods work?

1-800-QUIT-NOW can link any caller in the United States to their toll-free state quitline. A 12-week ad campaign helped around half a million people try and quit smoking.

Aggressive responses to provocation may be more physiological than previously thought. New brain scans of provoked individuals show how neurotransmitters react in different people.

Schizophrenia patients treated with antipsychotics are often affected by serious side effects, including weight gain and missed menstrual periods. A new study suggests that the drug metformin can help.

Amino acids are the body's building blocks for protein. Essential amino acids, which aren't produced by our bodies, are found in meat, fish and dairy products that are involved in a number of different cell functions.

Getting the most out of a medication requires taking it every day and on time, especially for chronic conditions such as HIV. It's a tall order for anyone and mental health issues can complicate matters.

Did you know that it's not unusual for patients who have undergone major surgery to become delirious? It's true. In fact, coming in and out of consciousness, as well as the inability to process reality is actually common.

The brain is more likely to act impulsively while trying to multitask. Inhibiting motor actions forces a person to concentrate only on one task and potentially make a better decision.

High blood sugar is not the only concern for people with diabetes. Low blood sugar levels can be just as dangerous. In fact, it can be deadly if left uncontrolled.