Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. But the transition affects far more than reproductive health: it also reshapes the brain. As estrogen and progesterone decline, cognitive ...

"Prolonged unrest can quickly erode people’s sense of stability," Dr. Nearney says, disrupting everything from sleep and ...

It happens to all of us now and then. You’re stressed out and crabby, and you notice that it’s hard to concentrate. Or you had a bad night’s sleep, and this morning your brain feels foggy and you just ...

For a while, the "hot girls have stomach problems" trend on social media has been a way for women to destigmatize irritable ...

Folklore suggests that a full moon has a strong effect on sleep. But the reality is more complex, and lifestyle habits like ...

Women who regularly consume soft drinks face a 16% higher risk of major depression, according to new research examining gut ...

One in six adults in England are taking antidepressants. That’s eight million people, yet remarkably even doctors don’t fully ...

When drinking alcohol, you might feel relaxed, uplifted, and calm — but these effects don't last, and alcohol can eventually ...

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A study in JAMA Psychiatry revealed women regularly drinking sugary sodas were 17% more likely to develop depression, with ...

Researchers led by Dr. Roberto Goya-Maldonado at the University Medical Center Göttingen have identified a rapid ...

Serotonin and dopamine are two neurotransmitters that work in tandem to boost mood and regulate bodily functions like sleep ...