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,...

Depression, also called major depressive disorder (MDD), is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. People with depression often experience long-lasting...

Schizophrenia affects millions of people around the world and remains one of the most challenging mental health disorders to understand. The illness can cause hallucinations,...

For many years, video games have been viewed mainly as a form of entertainment. Some people see them as a waste of time, while...

Schizophrenia is one of the most serious mental health disorders. It affects how people think, feel, and understand reality. People with schizophrenia may hear voices...

Millions of people around the world take antidepressant medicines to help treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. These medicines can improve daily life...

In recent years, scientists around the world have been trying to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. These conditions...

One of the dozens of unusual symptoms that have emerged in COVID-19 patients is a condition that's informally called "COVID brain" or "brain fog." It's...

Anxiety disorders are the most common type of psychiatric illness, yet researchers know very little about factors associated with recovery. In a new study from...

Probiotics are often promoted for gut health, but scientists are increasingly discovering that these “good bacteria” may also affect the brain. A new study from...

For centuries, there has been a legend that before modern technology, people used an extreme method to ensure important events were remembered. A child was...