Statins are among the most widely prescribed medicines for preventing heart attacks and strokes. But for people in their late 70s and beyond who have...

Dementia is often associated with aging and genetics, but those are only part of the picture. Researchers estimate that a large share of dementia cases...

Scientists at the University of Southern California have developed an artificial intelligence system that can show how different parts of the brain age at...

People struggling with opioid addiction often need support from health professionals, but new research suggests they may face judgment from some of the very...

A child sitting alone during recess does not necessarily need rescuing from loneliness. Some children simply enjoy spending time by themselves—and new research suggests they...

The days after a serious injury may offer doctors an opportunity to protect a patient’s mental health as well as repair physical damage. A small...

Could a future wearable device notice signs of emotional strain by looking at circulation in your fingertip? New research suggests the idea may be possible,...

Depression and suicidal thoughts are usually identified through conversations, questionnaires and a clinician’s judgment. These methods are essential, but researchers at the University of Southern...

Medicines that have transformed obesity treatment in adults may also help teenagers with obesity lose weight, according to a new review of clinical trials. Researchers...

A medicine best known for treating depression may also help protect mental health after a serious physical injury. In a small early study, trauma patients...

As populations grow older, dementia has become one of the greatest health challenges facing the world. Families often spend years caring for loved ones...

Depression may be linked to subtle differences in a part of the brain that helps people form and retrieve memories, according to a large...

A new study from the University of Waterloo shows that long-term stress, measured through hair samples, could help predict mental health problems in children...

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have created a groundbreaking device that could transform how doctors diagnose mental health conditions like depression and anxiety....

Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made an exciting discovery that could explain why our memory and learning abilities often...

More and more research shows that people who treat themselves kindly and stay mindful of the present moment are less likely to feel depressed...

Regardless of political party, elections weigh on many Americans, and with long-lasting coverage, it can be difficult to escape the political noise. A Baylor College...