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...

Managing type 2 diabetes is about much more than taking medicine. Healthy food is one of the most important parts of controlling blood sugar,...

With the rise in popularity of vegan diets, stemming from concerns over sustainability and animal rights, researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP)...

In recent years, cannabis has become much stronger than it used to be. Back in the early 2000s, most dried cannabis in Canada contained about...

In a new study, researchers found that men can distinguish between the scents of sexually aroused and non-aroused women. The detection of sexual arousal through...

In a new study from the University of Queensland, researchers found people who are prescribed opioids for pain relief have a higher risk of...

While some welcome the changing leaves of fall and fresh snow of winter, others find themselves having difficulty waking in the morning, experiencing daytime...