Health

According to a recent study from the University of New South Wales, a low-cost version of ketamine has been shown to effectively treat severe depression.

A new study examines the scope and integration of a music therapy programme within 10 University Hospitals' medical centres.

Results of a pilot trial from the University of Exeter suggest that a new form of talking therapy can be a more effective treatment for depression than CBT.

A new study from the University of York has found that achieving plenty of high-quality sleep every night can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.

In a recent study, researchers examined the genetic coding, associations and heritability within bipolar disorder models, with almost six million adults over the age of 18 in the US alone being found to be affected by severe bipolar disorder.

If you're a couple looking to start a family, maintaining a healthy level of exercise and physical activity may increase your chances, a new study suggests.

A recent study from King's College London has suggested that the way childhood abuse and/or neglect is processed affects mental health more than the experience.

Results of a new study suggest that depression following traumatic brain injury may be a clinically distinct disorder instead of a major depressive disorder.

A new study has found that treating childhood ADHD with stimulant medications is not associated with increased substance abuse in later life.

The number of skin cancer cases in the UK has seen a record increase, according to the data provided by Cancer Research UK.

New research from HIV/AIDS experts shows that patients with HIV are vulnerable to psychosocial challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse and more.

Results of a new study have shown that US maternal mortality rates have worsened from 1999 to 2019, affecting some racial and ethnic groups more than others.

Tragic incidents involving protein shakes spark debate on warning labels. Excessive consumption poses health risks, highlighting the need for moderation and education.

A recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine suggests that children growing up in poverty may influence the wiring of their brains.

A study from the University of Cambridge shows that adolescents who read for pleasure tend to perform better at cognitive tests and have better mental health.

A recent study published in Psychological Science suggests that every lonely person processes the world in their own, idiosyncratic way.

New evidence of a link between a poor sense of smell and the risk of developing depression has been discovered by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have identified a new subtype of depression that affects over a quarter of patients. This new category of depression accounts for approximately 27 per cent of depressed patients.

Swedish researchers have identified a group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that are involved in creating chronic stress and negative emotional states.

The King's Fund, an independent think tank involved with work relating to the health system, said the UK health system's poor performance on avoidable deaths should be a serious concern for political leaders and policy-makers.

A new study from King's College London has found that patients who are prescribed antidepressants are significantly less likely to test for COVID-19.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified climate change as a serious hazard to social, mental and physical health.

A recent study from the Medical University of Vienna shows that obesity significantly increases the risks of developing mental disorders.

New research conducted by scientific experts explores how child development closely relates to biological age as well as chronological age.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has explained that Labour's NHS mission is a health mission for Britain.

The first day of the 76th edition of the World Health Assembly has already caused a storm as China pledged to international health cooperation.

With the recent passing of legendary bassist, Andy Rourke, we take a look at the underlying symptoms of pancreatic cancer, aptly dubbed "the silent killer".

The Da Vinci Surgical System utilises advanced technology to manipulate the instruments with greater dexterity and accuracy.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been forced to stop the ongoing election campaign after falling sick during a live TV interview.

Uterine fibroids are common among women of reproductive age and can cause a range of symptoms.