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,...

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...

In a new study, researchers found that antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs can change the quantity and composition of gut bacteria. These results raise questions...

In many northern hemisphere countries, people have now adjusted the clock one hour forwards and are enjoying an extra hour of daylight in the...

Depression is a serious mental health condition affecting millions of people worldwide, particularly middle-aged and older adults. It can lead to significant distress and...

As the popularity of plant-based diets grows, questions about the health impact of ultra-processed foods like plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) have surfaced. While these products...

Many people believe that weight gain is the main reason why depression can lead to physical health problems later in life. However, a new...