Social isolation is linked to higher blood pressure, lower cognitive abilities and even increased chances of premature death.
When mass shootings occur, some people insist the focus should be on mental illness, not gun control. A psychiatrist explains…
Research has resulted in advances in treating breast cancer in recent decades, but a wide gap exists in mortality rates…
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While parents are growing more concerned about their children's easy access to porn, they often don't realize just…
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There's a norovirus outbreak at the Winter Olympics. Here's what that means – and why it's so hard to stop.
A recent study found that one in three college-aged women prioritized their male partner's sexual pleasure over their…
By undermining the ACA, Republicans may be taking away one of the health care system's best tools for improving the…
In a survey of 80 teens and college-aged Americans, most said they'd experienced physical or emotional distress before…
Love may make the world go round, but sex keeps it going. There's been a lot of discussion in recent months about the…
Anyone who's had the flu can attest that it makes them feel horrible. But why? What is going on inside the body that…
Science has come a long way in the 100 years since the worst flu pandemic in history. But that doesn't mean that the…
The US is once again experiencing a shortage of blood, a difficult commodity to ship because it is perishable and time-sensitive.…
The 'right to try' legislation is a political winner. But will it give terminally patients the help they need or…
Many cultures still experience silence and shame around mental health issues. But that doesn't mean they don't need…
Adverse childhood events can not only cause lasting psychological effects but also learning problems. That, in turn, worsens…
The U.S. has had multiple drug epidemics, and, until recently, has not had evidence-tested ways to help people. That has…
Year after year, southern states consistently rank among the worst in the US for health and wellness.
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