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FACT: Use caution when enjoying those free drinks on Ladies’ Night. Given the same drinks, women are more likely to be slammed with the effe...

FACT: A hangover is the body’s reaction to being poisoned with too much alcohol. Heavy drinking rocks the central nervous system. It tinkers...

Myths about hangovers are as varied and as fanciful as the cocktails that cause the dreaded syndrome. From eating pasta at bedtime to poppin...

"I always tell people that the glass is either half full or half empty, and there's not much to gain by being pessimistic,' say...

"The first step is to help people understand ... that they're dealing with common problems," says Schwartz. "Then we talk...

"How people cope with this type of stress is very variable from one person to the other," says Schwartz. "Some people st...

It's important for your doctor to know about the things in your life that are affecting you, notes Robert Schwartz, MD, professor and ch...

Look into whether your state has a high-risk pool. "That is for individuals who have medical conditions or have difficulty getting...

If you join a new group health insurance plan -- either through your spouse or partner's plan or in a new job -- you can't be denied...

Find out about your state's children's health insurance program (SCHIP). If you meet certain financial standards, your children ma...