Scientists are increasingly discovering that mental health may be influenced by much more than the brain alone. One surprising area of research focuses on the...

For many young people, cannabis is seen as a normal part of social life. Some use it to relax after a stressful day, while...

You come home after a stressful day and reach out to your cat for a bit of comfort. It hisses. Maybe takes a swipe. Or...

For many years, scientists have studied mental health and brain development disorders one by one. Conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar...

Anxiety is a universal feeling, something anyone can experience at any age. But anxiety is different for adult men, psychologists who study men’s mental health...

For many people, middle age is often seen as a time when life becomes more stable. Many adults have built careers, raised children, and...

People have argued for years about whether cats or dogs make better pets. Some people love dogs because they are playful, loyal, and enjoy...

For many people, the idea of eating insects sounds unpleasant. Bugs are often associated with dirt or something strange and unfamiliar. But new research suggests...

Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can...

Scientists around the world are trying to better understand mental health and brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. Over the past few...

Video games are often criticized for keeping people glued to screens and isolated from the real world. Many parents and health experts have worried that...

The idea that our stomach and our brain are connected may sound surprising, but scientists are increasingly finding evidence that the two are closely...

People often panic over rare but dramatic disasters like plane crashes, terror attacks, or nuclear accidents—while ignoring more common dangers such as car crashes...

In a new study, researchers found that moderate-intensity exercise such as brisk walking, water aerobics or cycling can have the most beneficial effect on...

What makes us happy—and what makes us stressed? While money often seems like the obvious answer to both questions, a new study from Yale...

A new international study has found that medications used to treat diabetes and obesity may also help improve mental health. The research focused on a...

In a revelation that promises to cast new light on our understanding of cerebral small vessel disease and its relation to hormonal exposure, a...