Depression causes long-lasting feelings of sadness and loss of interest. A new study suggests that simple, game-like tests may help doctors identify patients with depression...

A mental health assessment usually begins with words. A doctor or therapist asks how a person has been feeling, how long symptoms have lasted and...

Statins are among the most widely prescribed medicines for preventing heart attacks and strokes. But for people in their late 70s and beyond who have...

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...

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can make everyday...

Scientists from Saint Louis University report that the ketogenic (keto) diet and related supplements may help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is...

Feeling anxious about health, family or money is normal for most people—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. But for those with anxiety disorders, these everyday worries...

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have conducted an intriguing study using sheep to better understand how ketamine, a drug known for its anesthetic...

In a new study, researchers found that it's never too late to lace up some sneakers and work up a sweat for brain health. They...