This post is part two in a series. Part one is titled "Treating the Seriously Mentally Ill." I was called to evaluate Dorothy after she had been admitted to the ward from the ER, where her family ...

For nearly 30 years, he went through multiple medication adjustments, suicide attempts, and hospital stays. When effective treatment options seemed to be running out, Harris’ care team suggested ...

FOR decades, Sarah Smith suffered with depression. But now, due to a futuristic-looking headset that zapped electronic pulses ...

When you think about the benefits of protein, building and maintaining muscle are likely what come to mind. But this powerhouse nutrient has many other benefits as well—from increasing energy ...

Supplements and products containing Cordyceps extract have become increasingly popular due to their many purported health benefits. Of the approximately 700 species of Cordyceps discovered ...

Over the past decade, scientists have increasingly found that certain forms of pain and agitation, in moderate amounts, trigger benefits for mental and physical health. Researched examples include ...

ECT is asking Escambia commissioners to consider an interlocal agreement similar to what they're doing with the city of ...

While most people know that nuts contain vitamins and minerals, you may not realize just how many health benefits are associated with the salty snack. Perhaps most surprising of all, considering ...

Most of the vanilla consumed is synthetic. While synthetic vanilla is less expensive than the real thing, it doesn't offer as many health benefits as natural vanilla. Natural vanilla grows in a 20 ...

Animal and cell studies suggest that consuming hops could provide a range of health benefits, but human studies are sparse. Hops plants provide beer with its signature taste and aroma, and studies ...