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...

Nightmares are among the most distressing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. For many people living with PTSD, frightening dreams replay traumatic events over and over,...

Have you ever arrived home after a familiar drive and realized you barely remember the journey? Or searched for an item only to discover you...

Many people recovering from addiction say that cravings are the hardest part of quitting. These powerful urges can appear suddenly and make it difficult...

An experimental treatment that combines psilocybin with intensive psychotherapy has shown encouraging early results for military veterans living with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, according...

Alzheimer's disease develops slowly over many years before memory problems become obvious. Scientists have long known that poor sleep and Alzheimer's risk are connected, but...

Keeping a regular daily routine may be one of the simplest ways to improve health as we grow older. Many people focus on eating well...

A new study suggests that learning another language may do more than help people communicate while travelling or at work. It could also help...

Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD, is one of the most common mental health conditions in adults, yet it can be hard to recognize and...

Anxiety is something many people experience at some point in their lives. It can show up as constant worrying, racing thoughts, trouble concentrating, or...

The holiday season is often painted as a joyful time filled with family gatherings, festive lights, and celebrations. Yet, for many, this time of year...

In a new study, researchers have discovered that multiple locations in the human genome related to the risk of re-experiencing traumatic memories. This symptom is...

Depression is more than just feeling down or having a bad day. When a sad mood lasts for a long time and interferes with normal,...