Depression is often described as persistent sadness, but for many people the illness goes much deeper than feeling unhappy. One of the most painful...

Scientists have long known that the human brain continues developing for many years after birth. During this time, billions of brain cells grow, connect,...

Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health conditions in the world. They can affect how people think, feel, sleep, work, and...

For many people, depression can be successfully managed with medication, counseling, lifestyle changes, or a combination of treatments. Unfortunately, not everyone responds to these approaches....

Labubu dolls have become a global sensation, helping to turn blind boxes into a billion-dollar business. The idea seems to go against one of the...

When people hear the word hoarding, they often picture television shows that feature homes packed with belongings from floor to ceiling. They may imagine rooms...

Mental health disorders have become one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. A major new international study has found that mental health...

Sudden cardiac death is one of the most serious heart-related emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly, often without much warning. In...

Daylight saving time is often viewed as a minor inconvenience. Twice a year, millions of people adjust their clocks by one hour and then...

Most people think of daylight saving time as little more than an annoyance. Twice a year, clocks move forward or backward by one hour,...

Some people feel their best early in the morning. Others seem to come alive at night. Scientists refer to these differences as chronotypes, and...

For years, brain-training programs have advertised themselves as tools for improving memory, concentration, and overall brain health. Millions of people have downloaded apps or completed...

Could something as simple as walking help fight depression? A new global review of data suggests it might. Researchers found that taking more steps each...

Bipolar disorder is a health condition that makes people experience big mood changes. People with this disorder are six times more likely to die earlier...

When something deeply upsetting happens, like an accident or a frightening event, most people eventually recover. But some people continue to suffer long after...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and/or behaviors (compulsions) that he...

Scientists from Stanford University found that a medication normally used to boost insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes appears to help ease the symptoms...