Tourette Syndrome and Other Tic Disorders in Children

More than one in every ten schoolchildren suffers from a transient tic disorder, and 1% have a particular type of tic disorder known as Tourette syndrome. More...

Most Popular Weight-Loss Drug Strongly Alters Other Drug Therapies, Study Suggests

A University of Rhode Island researcher has discovered that the weight-loss drug orlistat, known by the brand names Xenical and Alli, inhibits a key enzyme that may lead to "severe toxicity of internal organs such as the liver and kidney." More...

Inflammation May Be a Cause of Plaque Buildup in Heart Vessels

Fifteen new genetic regions associated with coronary artery disease have been identified by a large, international consortium of scientists -- including researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine -- taking a significant step forward in understanding the root causes of this deadly disease. More...