Getting older is something everyone experiences, but people do not all age at the same speed. Two people who are both 70 years old...

Excessive alcohol use among women has been increasing in recent years, raising concerns for doctors and public health experts. Heavy drinking can damage the liver,...

Depression Treatment Shows Early Promise but Longer Therapy May Be Needed Major depressive disorder is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. It affects...

Feeling lonely is more than an unpleasant emotion. A major new study suggests it may have a powerful effect on mental health, well-being, and...

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people. It can cause persistent sadness, loss...

Depression affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is expected to become an even greater public health challenge over the coming decades. While many...

A Two-Year Lifestyle Program Helped Older Adults Sharpen Their Memory, Landmark Study Finds As people grow older, many notice that their memory is not as...

Many teenagers and young adults believe cannabis is relatively harmless, especially as it becomes legal in more countries and regions. However, scientists continue to find...

Engineers at Penn State have created a new type of paint-on electronic tattoo that combines art with advanced health technology. The colorful, washable conductive ink...

Scientists Warn That Using Cannabis and Tobacco Together May Greatly Increase Psychosis Risk Cannabis and tobacco are two of the most commonly used substances around...

Creatine has been used for decades to help athletes build strength, but researchers are now exploring whether this familiar supplement might also support brain...

Scientists have developed a promising new way to study serious mental health conditions by growing tiny human brain-like tissues in a laboratory. These small structures,...

In a new study, researchers found that using social media and the internet regularly could improve mental health among adults. They found that people who...

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant countless women are looking beyond harder-to-access, traditional postpartum depression (PPD) treatment options—like psychiatry and medication—and finding that physical activity...

Most people have felt picked on, put down, or left out by peers at some point in their life. Conflict between children, even friends, can...

In a new study from the University of California San Diego, researchers found that medications to reduce physical and mental health symptoms in schizophrenia...

For many people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the most difficult part of recovery is not the initial trauma — it’s the way the...