Serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar 1 disorder can have a major effect on a person's daily life. People living with these conditions...

The foods people choose every day may influence much more than their waistline or heart health. According to new research, diet may also affect...

Imagine putting on a virtual reality (VR) headset, walking into a glowing nightclub, and being greeted by someone who smiles and says, "Hey, you...

Millions of people take medicines every day to manage common health problems such as allergies, high blood pressure, depression, motion sickness, and many other...

Many people think journaling simply means writing about your day. However, scientists now believe that the way people write may be just as important...

A growing body of research suggests that the foods we eat may influence how well our brains age. While there is still no cure for...

Mental health conditions and developmental disorders affect hundreds of millions of people around the world. Disorders such as autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depression,...

High blood pressure is well known for increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease. It is one of the most common...

For people living with severe depression, the hardest part is not always sadness. Many describe something even more troubling: the feeling that life has...

Mental health challenges are becoming increasingly common around the world. Depression and anxiety affect people of all ages and can influence work, family life,...

Doctors caring for unconscious patients often have to answer one of the hardest questions in medicine: will this person wake up? At the moment, there...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition that affects both children and adults. People with ADHD may find it hard to pay attention, stay organized,...

In a study from The Ohio State University, scientists found a clear link between the stress hormone cortisol and higher blood sugar levels in...

In a new study, researchers found that specific signaling from the brain can cause high blood pressure. The research was conducted by a team from...

In a new study, researchers found that depression and anxiety in patients linked to more opioid use after surgery. The finding could help doctors mitigate...

Stress is a big risk factor for many health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and heart disease. Research has shown that keeping stress down is...

Antidepressants, typically associated with treating depression, are gaining recognition for their potential to alleviate chronic pain conditions. Chronic pain affects a substantial portion of the...