Benzodiazepines may be an effective short-term treatment for people with severe anxiety. However, these drugs do carry a significant risk of dependency.

Jun 28, 2008 - Barbara Melville

Although sexual addiction is believed to be a male problem, 30% of patients treated for this infamous disorder are female.

May 2, 2011 - Anna Inger

Exploring the role of using Benzodiazepines in the treatment of common mental health conditions such as anxiety.

Mar 30, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Benzodiazepines are used to treat seizures. However, there can be numerous side effects of this medication that one should be aware of.

May 19, 2009 - Naheed Ali

This article is one perspective on addiction. It examines addiction from the point of view of the addict, as well as that of those around them.

Feb 1, 2011 - Chris Pereira

Is drug addiction really the unrelenting hell portrayed by the media and popular culture, or has it more to do with lifestyle or even genetics?

Mar 16, 2012 - Robert White

People can't get enough of what doesn't really satisfy. Each addiction has a possible solution corresponding to its special nature, if you know the key.

Apr 5, 2011 - Barbara S F Davis

All sweets are not created equal. But is any really good for you? Sugar has such a bad rap.

Mar 14, 2011 - Velma Rose-Romans

Girls Aloud member Nicola Roberts challenges the nation's obsession with tanning with a positive message. It's a shame the documentary was poorly edited together.

Feb 4, 2010 - Steven Cookson

Preservatives called "parabens" are used in many products to prevent microbial infections. They do not cause cancer or disrupt hormones as rumour has it.

Apr 17, 2012 - Sue Visser

The history behind the Thanksgiving holiday can be a touchy subject and perhaps even more sensitive when discussing it with children.

Nov 22, 2010 - Sara McGrath

Is watching too much TV a problem? Experts discuss TV addiction and offer tips to help people get off the couch and start living.

Mar 27, 2010 - Eve Visconti

Many people reactive negatively to the suggestion of counseling. A psychologist shares some common concerns.

Feb 10, 2011 - Nicole Wren

Energy drinks have become increasingly popular, but recent studies have shown that they can be detrimental to your health.

Sep 27, 2008 - Michelle Lee Lutz

People have sought psychics to predict their future, but the truth is, psychics are as deceived as the people they deceive. Neither one hears the absolute truth.

Jul 25, 2007 - Mary J. Maciejewski

This article outlines the truth about steroids. It dispels certain myths, describes health risks and questions the rationale behind the use of steroids.

Mar 7, 2011 - Chris Pereira

Oil spill accidents caused by corporations have shown the danger of this environmental hazard. Yet, oil spills occur every day, caused by average Americans.

Sep 17, 2010 - Chris Dinesen Rogers

Any zealous dieter to anyone on a reduced-calorie diet plan to diabetics will swear by replacing sugary sweets and candies with so-called sugar-free replacements.

Apr 4, 2010 - Rachel Walton

Parents get stressed when they don't hear their child's first words they've been dreaming about. There are, however, ways to deal with the situation.

Dec 30, 2010 - Anna Inger