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,...

Your fingertip may reveal more about stress and emotional health than scientists once realized. An international team of researchers has found that tiny changes in...

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

Depression is one of the most common mental health problems in older adults, but it is much more than feeling sad. It can affect sleep,...

When people talk about a midlife crisis, they often imagine someone buying a sports car or making dramatic life changes. A new study suggests that...

When people think about inflammatory bowel disease, they usually think about digestive symptoms such as stomach pain and diarrhea. However, a new study suggests the...

Recent research has brought to light a disturbing link: experiences of abuse or neglect in childhood can lead to chronic pain and disabilities in...

In a new study from Monash University, researchers found that getting enough natural sunlight each day can impact a person's mood and sleep quality. They...

In a recent study, researchers found that soy-based formula for newborns could cause differences in reproductive-system cells and tissues, compared to babies who used...

World of Warcraft (WOW) is a massive multiplayer online roleplaying game. Since released in 2004, it has become the most popular massive multiplayer online...

A major new study from the University of Hong Kong has found that people living with depression are twice as likely to die early...