Digital health devices have become invaluable tools for improving human health. However, could a pill carrying an inbuilt…
Psychedelic drugs have inspired great songs and works of art. But they may also have potential for treating disease like…
Stress makes people tired and irritable, but its dangers to the body do not stop there. Chemicals that were meant to work…
As fans of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain try to make sense of their tragic deaths, a question arises for many. How can…
The suicides this week of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain shocked and saddened many. And the news was disturbing. Why is…
Figuring out what causes diseases like autism, schizophrenia and depression is tricky. Now Stanford University researchers…
As the documentary about 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' hits theaters today, it's worth noting that Rogers'…
Migrants face many health problems, from mental health issues to diseases. The latest threat is scabies.
Un suicidio en Tijuana arroja luz sobre el trauma que enfrentan los inmigrantes indocumentados en Donald Trump's America.
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Depression can have a profound impact on mothers and their children. But women often have no idea that they have depression…
Little chunks of plastic are now scattered throughout the oceans and pollute most beaches around the world, including the…
As a pediatrician, I'm not letting State Department warnings stop me from leading surgical missions.
In the seven years since civil war erupted in Syria, refugees have fled the violence and destruction. But starting over…
In a diet-obsessed culture, eating disorders pose a severe threat. While the reasons for the disorders are varied, a consistent…
Does your child hate their visits to the pediatrician? Do they psyche themselves into a panic that the shot will hurt? The…
Childhood depression, the deadliest illness facing children, often goes untreated. Sometimes, this is because parents do…
Some experts believe that e-cigarettes can help people stop smoking cigarettes. But do they lead others, especially teens,…
Triclosan is found in thousands of personal care products from toothpaste to soap. New research links it to inflammation…
The number of births in the US is down 2 percent. That pops the country's 'fertility bubble' – and brings…