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...

Cannabis has become more widely accepted in many parts of the world in recent years. Some countries and regions have legalized its use for medical...

Depression and anxiety are among the most common health conditions in modern society. Millions of people around the world live with these problems every...

Depression is much more than feeling sad. For many people, one of the most painful parts of depression is losing motivation. Simple tasks that...

Depression is not a normal part of aging, yet it affects millions of older adults around the world. Many older people experience sadness, loss...

Many older adults spend a lot of time by themselves. Some live alone after their children move away. Others lose a spouse or close...

In a new study, researchers examined what triggers the damaging side-effects caused by psychological stress, and they found an answer by doing a fat...

Theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) has emerged as a potential intervention for improving self-control, reducing cigarette cravings, and consequently, mitigating smoking behaviors. This approach is...

If you’re undergoing cancer treatment, caring for a family member or friend who has cancer, or grieving the loss of a loved one who...

The physical needs of someone recovering from a heart attack, cardiac arrest or major heart surgery can be easy to understand. For many people,...

In a new study, researchers have made a discovery that may help develop a treatment for schizophrenia. The research was conducted by a team from...