A new clinical study of omega-3 essential fatty acid supplements in substance abusers suggests that fish-oil supplements may reduce levels of anger, thereby potentially alleviating aggressive behavior.

The 13 patients who received the fish oil showed a clinically significant and progressive decrease in their Profiles of Mood States anger subscale scores. No change was observed in the 11 patients in the placebo group

The Food and Drug Administration will meet Monday to discuss whether or not to allow the sale of orlistat, a GlaxoSmithKline drug that blocks the absorption of fat.

At issue is whether or not the pill creates vitamin deficiencies and encourages abuse in its users

The success or failure of a dental implant procedure relies on a number of factors, including the current quality of the patient's overall health. The success rate for implants decreases in patients that suffer from chronic problems, such as tooth grinding and clenching or systemic diseases, such as uncontrolled diabetes.

According to a recent report in the November/December issue of General Dentistry, individuals who smoke heavily or abuse alcohol may not be ideal candidates for the procedure

A new study finds that children may experience emotional and behavioral problems after witnessing their mothers getting physically abused.

Researchers say the study is further evidence that seeing violence in the home can lead to serious mental health issues in children and hamper their ability to lead a normal life

According to Government statistics, nearly one in ten American teenagers experienced major depression last year. The results also show that depressed youths are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol or abuse drugs.

The survey showed that fewer than half received treatment for depression