Chemotherapy can refer to the general use of drugs to improve a patient's health. However, it most often refers to the treatment of malignant cancer cells.

Oct 17, 2009 - Diane Evans

Cisplatin is one of the most commonly used chemotherapy drugs. Know what the risks and side effects are before beginning treatment.

May 19, 2010 - Elizabeth Thomas

Bleomycin is a commonly prescribed cancer-fighting drug. As with any chemotherapy medication, patients should know its benefits and risks.

Dec 5, 2010 - Elizabeth Thomas

Vincristine is a commonly prescribed medication used in the fight against cancer. Know its benefits and risks before starting treatment.

Feb 25, 2011 - Elizabeth Thomas

Doxorubicin is a frequently prescribed chemotherapy drug. As with any chemotherapy, however, patients should know its pros and cons before treatment.

Oct 27, 2010 - Elizabeth Thomas

Cognitive function can be affected by a number of factors including brain aging, stress and anxiety, diet and exercise or physical disability.

Jun 15, 2010 - Joy Borthwick

Jean Piaget's work continues to guide contemporary understanding of child development, particularly in the domain of education. This article reviews his theory.

Sep 12, 2009 - Jeffrey Donaldson

Play, both directed and undirected, is a critical component of learning. Play helps children learn new concepts and problem-solving skills in a natural, fun way.

Jul 22, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

If you care about a person struggling with chemical or process addiction, chances are you have been confused or even outraged by some of their opinions or points of view.

Jan 24, 2010 - Chloe Sekouri

Psychologist highlights critical elements defining cognitive-behavior therapy as an effective treatment with unique techniques.

May 7, 2008 - Pauline Kafka

Jean Piaget's four-stage model of cognitive development explains how mental processes mature from birth to adulthood.

Mar 4, 2011 - Flo Hahnel

Sometimes called Old Dog Syndrome, CDS causes confusion and behavior changes in half of aging dogs and has been compared to Alzheimer's. Treatment is available.

Sep 5, 2008 - Joy Butler

A well designed randomized placebo controlled study failed to show much benefit for subjects taking donepezil.

Jun 22, 2009 - James Cooper

Once, mild cognitive impairment was believed to be early dementia. But no more. While some do go on to Alzheimer's or another dementia, many do not.

Jun 23, 2010 - James Cooper

Lack of Vitamin D, the Sunshine Vitamin, has been linked to cognitive impairment in older adults in a recent study in England.

Jan 24, 2009 - Christine Nyholm

Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps to change thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to a variety of mental illnesses.

Feb 20, 2011 - Amy Morin

Exercise the brain and not just the body! Learn which activities stimulate brain growth.

Sep 18, 2010 - Barbara Pytel

Over the last decade the function of the glial cells in the nervous system has become much better understood. They do much more than simply support neurons.

Nov 19, 2011 - Kenneth Rosen

Reports of global amnesia, frightening episodes of total memory loss and changes in cognition are accumulating among statin users, studies confirm.

Jul 6, 2010 - Kathryn Picoulin