Study: Behavioral Therapy Best Bet For Treating OCD
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About one in every 200 American children and teens suffers from a condition called obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. A new study compares a prescription drug and therapy that are often used to combat the condition.
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NEW YORK  - People with chronic insomnia  are more likely to find relief with a few sessions of  psychological counseling than with sleeping pills, especially  in the long run, according to the results of a small study.
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FRIDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- Ordering a PET scan for patients undergoing radiation lung cancer treatment may help doctors determine optimal therapy, a new study suggests.
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BOSTON A handful of therapy sessions does more to help chronic insomniacs get to sleep than the top-selling sleeping pill, according to a study that suggests American doctors are relying too heavily on medications.
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For those who have wondered why they like or dislike certain things, or how they decide what to order from a menu, a team of researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder says it&#39;s dopamine.
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NEW YORK  - Dopamine is the mainstay of  treatment for people with Parkinson's disease, but it comes  with a down side. Dopamine-based therapy impairs the brain's  ability to respond quickly to learning challenges,  investigators report.
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Two studies suggest that treatment of depression, either with psychotherapy or drugs, reduces the risk of suicide attempts in all age groups, especially during the first months of treatment.
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By Lightfoot, Marguerita Comulada, W Scott; Stover, Gabriel  We tested the hypothesis that a computerized intervention would be as efficacious as an in-person, small-group intervention in reducing sexual risk behaviors.
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People with chronic fatigue should be offered talking therapy and exercise therapy, research suggests.
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Results of a landmark government study are helping answer questions that have long fueled the debate over the use of antidepressants in teenagers. The research finds a popular antidepressant works better than counseling in treating depression in young ...
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WASHINGTON - Hormone therapy comes with clear risks but remains the most effective treatment for hot flashes and night sweats, say recommendations issued Thursday.
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A survey of more than 3,000 patients with symptoms of depression and anxiety found that those who combined drugs and talk therapy tended to fare better overall than those who opted for &quot;mostly drug&quot; or &quot;mostly talk&quot; therapy.
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Pet therapy can help improve the quality of life people with schizophrenia, research suggests.
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People with chronic insomnia are more likely to find relief with a few sessions of psychological counseling than with sleeping pills, especially in the long run, according to the results of a small study.
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NEW YORK  - Group therapy using a technique based on the theory of "cognitive dissonance" may help young women at risk of eating disorders, new research suggests.
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THURSDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Behavioral therapies can be an effective means of dealing with bedtime problems and nighttime awakenings in children, a new review of the data finds.
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NEW YORK  - Specially tailored family therapy can help teens with type 1 diabetes keep their blood sugar levels under control.