As cancer incidence rises in adolescents and young adults, so does concern about their elevated mental health-related ...

Recent or chronic depression in older adults is associated with measurable differences in regional brain volumes.

The geriatric depression scale is a screening tool that can help identify depression in older adults. Learn about the ...

New research links insomnia in older adults to increased depression risk. Inflammation worsens mood in those with sleep ...

Depression rates among young adults have doubled in a decade, a survey finds, with the sharpest increases among lower-income ...

News about dementia is everywhere and can unleash upsetting thoughts for older adults who feel mentally foggy or forgetful. But before jumping to conclusions, consider a few simple questions that may ...

"The increase is alarming, and it is important that we keep an open mind and explore all possible causes," Dr. Gerard ...

Could the time of day people eat meals affect longevity? A new study finds links between meal times and conditions such as ...

An international study led by Dr. Suraj Samtani and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology has found that emotional support, such as having someone to talk to when feeling stressed, is ...

A new study shows an association between at least 10 weeks of following a well-formulated ketogenic diet and a roughly 70% ...

As mentioned, 'smiling depression' can also steal a person's appetite, or increase it as a means of coping, leading to ...

A new type of noninvasive brain stimulation may help people with moderate to severe depression feel better faster than ...