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,...

Looking after a family member with dementia can be one of the most rewarding but also one of the most stressful experiences in life. Many...

When children face difficult experiences like neglect, abuse, or long periods of stress, it can deeply affect how their brains grow and function. These...

In a new study, researchers found people eat more with friends and family than when dining alone - a possible throwback to our early...

Researchers from Uppsala University have made significant strides in understanding social anxiety disorder (SAD), a condition that deeply affects personal and professional lives. Published in...

You think you're doing OK when out of the blue it hits: a vague uneasiness—a nagging awareness that something isn't right. You're waking up in...

A recent study by researchers at Rutgers University and Columbia University has found a serious link between certain mental health medications and a higher...