Benzodiazepines like Valium and Xanax are often prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia and seizures. While these drugs can be effective as a short-term treatment, researchers are trying to better ...

"Numerous attempts have been made to determine the structure and elucidate the function of this mysterious membrane protein family," said Youzhong Guo, Ph.D., an associate professor in the VCU School ...

The number of things that can impact a person’s mental well-being is wide-ranging and varies with each person. Where some issues may require long-term psychiatric treatment and medication, other ...

The following guide offers a detailed overview of several classes of medications that research links to a higher risk of dementia. You will find what these drugs treat, the evidence connecting them to ...

Over half of these prescriptions were for a 15 to 30-day supply, which may exceed the recommended short-term use. The research also noted that women were more likely to be prescribed benzodiazepines ...

Late last week, a desperate 46-year-old woman contacted me. She was experiencing symptoms of acute benzodiazepine withdrawal including palpitations, constant pacing, and exhaustion. When her ...