A new study finds about 7% of U.S. adults have been at the scene of a mass shooting and 2% have been injured during one.
Heart patients who eat a big, calorie-rich breakfast may significantly lower their risk of depression, according to new research.
A new study suggests ice baths and cold showers after exercise may help reduce stress, improve sleep and slightly boost quality of life, but the benefits appear short-lived -- and more high-quality research is needed.
A new study suggests adolescents exposed to intense, extreme temperatures may face an increased risk of behavioral problems and attention issues.
New research finds solitude is better for your health when it’s less intense and more connected to the world around you.
A new study finds people who take at least 5,000 steps a day experience fewer symptoms of depression.
Nearly half of Americans say they don’t get the alone time they need during the holidays, and more than half say it’s important to their mental health.
A new study finds people who use text abbreviations are less likely to get replies because their messages seem hollow or less important.
The latest CDC data shows anxiety and depression hitting U.S. adults harder, especially those 18-29 years old.
A new study finds using bright light therapy in addition to medication helps ease symptoms of major depressive disorder and bipolar depression.
Children exposed to unsafe levels of fine particulate matter through wildfires and other extreme forms of air pollution face an increased risk of depression, anxiety and other internalizing symptoms, a new study finds.
A new study finds teens and adults who take high doses of amphetamines commonly prescribed for ADHD have 5Xs the risk of new-onset psychosis.
A new study finds people who use their cellphone on a regular basis are more likely to be diagnosed with coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and stroke. Poor sleep and mental distress linked to cellphone use may play a role.
Researchers find no link between semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, and depression, suicidal thoughts or behaviors in patients with no prior history of the conditions.
A new study finds sleep-deprived adults who get the most catch-up sleep on the weekend are 20% less likely to develop heart disease.
People who quickly swipe through online videos end up more bored and less satisfied than those who concentrate on the content, new study finds.
Is there a person in your life who just can’t stop scrolling social media, almost as if they’ve formed an emotional dependence on sites like Instagram and TikTok?
Such an attachment might be associated with worse mental health symptoms among young people bein...
The blues and the jitters are very common among people battling chronic pain, a new evidence review says.
About 40% of adults with chronic pain have symptoms of depression or anxiety, researchers report in
Playing with a dog for just 15 minutes can significantly reduce a person’s stress, a new study reports.
Stressed students who interacted with a friendly dog ...
Nostalgia might be met by eyerolls from some, as the emotion might inspire insipid images of rose-tinted glasses, gooey sentimentality and living in a time-lost past.
But people prone to nostalgia have an edge when it comes to their health and well-being, a new study say...
A startling number of Americans have witnessed a mass shooting in their lifetime, a new study suggests.
About 1 in 15 adults have been present at the scene of a mass shooting, and more than 2% have been injured in one, researchers say in
Bad meetings don’t just waste time -- they can leave workers with a "meeting hangover," new research shows.
More than 90% of employees surveyed by the University of North Carolina at Charlot...
Yelling. Taunts. Insults. Harsh words. Physical violence.
About 1 in 5 college athletes receive such abuse from their coaches, researchers report.
Overall, nearly 19% of more than 3,300 athletes on National College Athletic Association (NCAA) teams said they’...
Suicide prevention campaigns are overlooking seniors, even though people 75 and older have the highest rates of suicide for any age group, a new study says.
None of the seven most prominent suicide prevention programs include any messaging aimed at at-risk seniors on the...
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) People hospitalized for a severe bout of COVID-19 are far from in the clear after they've recovered enough to return home, a new study says.
C...
Moving your body helps your brain, a new study suggests.
Folks who regularly exercise have better mental and brain health, researchers will report in early April at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego and online.
Moderate to vigorou...
Narcissists may seem self-assured, but new research shows they often feel excluded -- and their behavior may be making things worse.
Hallmarks of narcissm include an inflated sense of one's importance, a hunger for admiration and negative response to criticism. The new r...
A parent’s mental health appears to influence their kids’ chances of developing anxiety, ADHD and other behavioral disorders, a new study says.
Children were more than four ti...
The societal stress and stigma of being LGBTQ+ can increase a person’s risk of mental health problems, a new study suggests.
People in sexual and gender minorities are more likely than heterosexuals to suffer from problems like
Millions of Americans have sought help for gambling addiction in the wake of a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed states to legalize sports betting.
Most people who are working after age 50 say staying on the job boosts their health and well-being, and those over 65 report the most benefit, a new University of Michigan poll finds.
Zoo workers and volunteers often grieve when animals die, and zoo managers can do a better job of supporting them, a new study finds.
“Zoo professionals and volunteers frequently face significant emotional strain due to animal losses, yet structured organizational ...
Love doesn't fade when one member of a family develops Alzheimer's disease, but times of intimacy like Valentine's Day can become tougher.
Experts at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) acknowledge that a loved one living with dementia can have trouble expressing...
Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their intake.
The research found that, compared to placebo, weekly injections of semaglutide (also marketed for weight loss as
Chronic ills like heart disease, asthma or diabetes afflict a majority of U.S. workers, but 60% of those affected say they've kept their health issue a secret from employers, a new poll finds.
More than a third of workers battling chronic conditions also said they'd skip...
Want to thrive in tough, stressful times? Stay playful.
That's the take-home message from a new study of who fared best, in terms of mental resiliency, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers said the findings have relevance to weathering any sort of trying times.<...
About 93% of people worldwide who struggle with mental health or substance abuse issues aren't getting adequate care, a new report finds.
In many cases, people affected by mental illness do not recognize that they have a diagnosable condition, the Canadian research team ...
When and what you eat might play a role in maintaining good mental health, a new study suggests.
Researchers in China found that folks with heart disease were more likely to keep depression at...
Turns out, looking on the bright side may do more than lift your mood!
It could also help you save money, especially if you're on a tight budget.
A study published recently in the Jou...
Heavy weed use may be far more dangerous than people realize, according to a pair of studies published in JAMA Network Open.
People diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) may face nearly triple the risk of death over five years compared to those without the ...
Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries.
Now, research shows that a patient's mental health could be crucial to how well they bounce back in the years after these injuries.
"Addressing overall men...
Yikes! The way parents use their phones around their kids may influence how much inappropriate content kids consume.
Researchers reported Feb. 4 in the journal BMC Pediatrics ...
Never mind the grumbles and groans that accompany a clock alarm, along with a lunge for the snooze bar and murmurs of “five more minutes.”
People generally wake in their best frame of mind, enjoying peak mental health and wellbeing in the morning, researchers...
Calorie labels on restaurant menus are harming people with eating disorders, a new evidence review claims.
These labels are meant to make it healthier to eat out at restaurants, by informing customers of the calorie content of food choices.
But people diagnosed wit...
Most community crisis services did not expand following the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, potentially blunting the effectiveness of the hotline, a new study says.
Walk-in psychiatric services, mobile crisis response units and suicide prevention program...
That busy highway could be contributing to depression, and not just because you’re snarled in a traffi...
Could a virtual avatar be the future of mental health care?
New research shows that artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) goggles could revolutionize therapy -- helping patients overcome addiction and receive unbiased care.
A recent study in ...
Pregnancy increases the risk of mental illness among women with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Pregnant MS patients have a higher risk of mental illness both during gestation and in the first years after they give birth, researchers reported in a new study published Jan. 22 in...
A broken home seems to set a ticking time bomb in the brains of some children of divorce.
Seniors have a 61% higher risk of stroke if their paren...
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 (HealthDay New) -- A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision barring job discrimination significantly eased the minds of LGBTQ+ workers, a new study says.
The court extended employment protections to nearly 3.6 million LGBTQ+ people in 12 states with ...
Check out your surgeon as you’re wheeled into the operating room. Do they seem tense, on edge, or stressed out?
If so, that could be good news for you, a new study says.
The patients of stressed surgeons tend to suffer fewer major complications from surgery, ...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses have increased among adults in recent years, while remaining stable among teenagers.
ADHD diagn...
Many more Americans are turning to ketamine for kicks, a new study reports.
Recreational use of the anesthetic...
Tourette syndrome is not being diagnosed promptly in women with the condition.
Women with Tourette syndrome are less likely to receive a diagnosis for the disorder, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 15 in the journal
Stressed-out teenagers appear to be dragging down the U.S. economy, a new study says.
Teenagers suffering from anxiety or depression are less likely to enter the w...
Retirement is meant to be a person’s chance to take it easy and enjoy life.
But for many, it’s a quick route to depression and boozing, researchers...
People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are plagued by unwanted and distressing memories over which they have little to no control.
Doctors now think they understand why PTSD
Simple neglect can be as damaging to a child’s social development as physical, sexual or emotional abuse.
Children whose basic needs aren’t met...
Want to help your child cut back on their screen time?
Make sure you live near parks and other open spaces where they can frolic outside.
New research underlines the importance of green space access as an alternative to spending time on screens, described as watch...
Ever woke in the night with your thoughts racing about work problems, co-worker disputes, or heavy career decisions?
Well, it’s more common than you think.
Job stress is robbing U.S. workers of the sleep they need, researchers reported in a study published Ja...
Delivering meals to the infirm. Tutoring a student. Patrolling a city park. Helping out at a local library.
All these activities not only serve the community, but also can help seniors avoid
Some of the most effective public policies for suicide prevention aren’t crafted with suicide or mental health in mind, a new study says.
Efforts to increase the minimum wage, prohibit gender discrimination, or ...
Patients have more access to their own medical test results than ever before, thanks to legislation requiring results be released as soon as they’re available.
But that’s not necessarily a good thing, a new study warns.
Many patients are reading test re...
More and more adults are stuck in the middle of their families, caring not only for their children but also for aging parents and other older family members.
Mind-opening psychedelic drugs can provide a needed boost to people dealing with cancer or struggling with alcoholism, according to a pair of new studies from New York University.
One study found that psilocybin -- the active ingredient in magic mushrooms -- significantl...
Eczema can be maddening, causing thick, scaly patches of dry skin that itch like the devil.
There’s no cure for the skin condition, but a new study shows that self-guided ...