"mental health"

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 18. The order aims to speed up access to psychedelic drug treatments for Americans with serious mental health conditions. It places …

A new study published in the journal Nature suggests that widely used weight-loss drugs may be tied to side effects not fully captured in clinical trials. Researchers at the University …

A new study has found that high-quality family dinners are associated with lower substance use among many U.S. adolescents. The findings suggest that positive family interactions during meals may help …

A large international genetics study suggests that 14 common psychiatric disorders share significant genetic similarities, raising questions about treating those conditions as entirely separate illnesses. Researchers analyzed psychiatric and genetic …

A new study found that children who receive a smartphone before age 12 are more likely to develop depression, obesity and poor sleep habits. Researchers say the risks increase the …

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday a sweeping restructuring plan that will eliminate approximately 10,000 jobs and merge numerous divisions within the agency. The …

New research shows that marijuana users under 50 are six times more likely to have a heart attack than non-users, even if they are otherwise healthy.  The findings are based …

Americans are experiencing burnout at younger ages, with many feeling overwhelmed long before middle age.  A survey of 2,000 adults by Talker Research found that one in four Americans reaches …

Americans have relied on tap water for over a century, but new research suggests it may pose hidden health risks. A Swedish study found that chemicals present in public drinking …

A newly published study has revealed that individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may face a significantly reduced life expectancy. With men losing up to nine years and women …