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,...

Imagine someone sitting alone late at night, feeling hopeless and thinking about ending their life. Instead of calling a friend or a helpline, they open...

Mental health experts offer advice for anyone on edge from the pandemic, environmental disasters, social injustice, a contentious election season and disrupted work and...

Hoarding disorder can be a severe issue, affecting a person's life in many ways that might not be immediately apparent. This disorder is more than...

In a new study, researchers found that parts of the brain decline faster from age 30. These brain changes are accelerated in people with Alzheimer's...

A new study from Geneva has found that adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may be more likely to develop dementia as they...