Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Some people use it for medical reasons, while...

Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements in the world. Many athletes and gym users take it to improve strength, power, and...

Serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar 1 disorder can have a major effect on a person's daily life. People living with these conditions...

The foods people choose every day may influence much more than their waistline or heart health. According to new research, diet may also affect...

Imagine putting on a virtual reality (VR) headset, walking into a glowing nightclub, and being greeted by someone who smiles and says, "Hey, you...

Millions of people take medicines every day to manage common health problems such as allergies, high blood pressure, depression, motion sickness, and many other...

Many people think journaling simply means writing about your day. However, scientists now believe that the way people write may be just as important...

A growing body of research suggests that the foods we eat may influence how well our brains age. While there is still no cure for...

Mental health conditions and developmental disorders affect hundreds of millions of people around the world. Disorders such as autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depression,...

High blood pressure is well known for increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease. It is one of the most common...

For people living with severe depression, the hardest part is not always sadness. Many describe something even more troubling: the feeling that life has...

Mental health challenges are becoming increasingly common around the world. Depression and anxiety affect people of all ages and can influence work, family life,...

Scientists from Anglia Ruskin University found that feeling hungry really can make us "hangry," with emotions such as anger and irritability strongly linked with...

A study from the University of Cambridge has revealed why common antidepressants, specifically selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), cause emotional "blunting" in about half...

The Effects of Antipsychotic Medications on Weight It is widely known that taking antipsychotic medications often leads to quick and significant weight gain. A study recently...

For many years, doctors and scientists have known that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people manage depression and other mental health problems. What has been...

Teens who grow up in close-knit families and neighborhoods are less likely to have sex at a young age, according to a new study...