When it comes to serious mental illness, family caregivers are crucial partners. But often, they must fend for themselves. A new solution offers them support.

Research shows that people who sleep poorly tend to have brain age that is older than their actual age. Chronic inflammation in the body caused by poor sleep likely plays a part.

Explore the top science stories of 2025. These 11 PsyPost articles changed how we understand memory, aging, and the hidden effects of daily habits.

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Health officials say flu activity on Virginia’s Eastern Shore has increased sharply over the past two weeks, disrupting some holiday plans and prompting renewed calls for prevention measures. Eastern Shore District Supervisor Jon Richardson said flu cases hav…

Wildlife officials in the U.S. and Canada report cases of chronic wasting diseases where it hasn't been detected before.

People probably don’t know how much sugar they’re eating. Up to 57 pounds per year, according to the American Heart Association. And the culprit isn’t just glazed pastries and soda. Many products marketed as healthy can have a tablespoon of added sugars per s…

Walking helps reduce visceral fat and improve health. Experts explain whether the timing of your walks can make a real difference.

A vaccine in development would be the first proactive treatment for overdose and fentanyl addiction, if approved.

Gol gappa lovers beware! Neurologist Dr Priyanka Sehrawat warns that unhygienic water can spread Hepatitis A and other infections. | Health

The new Treeworth Boulevard location for the University Hospitals urgent care clinic offers expanded services during peak respiratory virus season and joins UH's network of 25 urgent care facilities across Northeast Ohio.

The study shows that melanoma cells release tiny bubble-like structures called extracellular vesicles, or EVs, which can paralyze the immune cells that normally attack tumors.

Stock up on these five anti-inflammatory fruits this January to support immunity, gut health and energy all winter.

Hackensack Meridian JFK’s chief of cardiology explains how alcohol, salty foods, and holiday excess can lead to dangerous heart rhythm problems.

A new compound has been shown to reverse late stage Alzheimer's disease in lab mice, which gives millions of sufferers new cause for hope.

These drugs don't promote attention, but instead activate the brain's wakefulness and reward centers.

Doctors reflect on how the resurgence of measles and whooping cough, plus declining trust in flu and Covid shots, is putting American patients’ health at risk.

This study associates p53 loss and brain metastasis in breast cancer. Mechanistically, p53-null tumors recruit astrocytes that provide substrates for enhanced fatty acid synthesis via upregulated SCD1 expression, representing a targetable axis in the disease.

It's much easier to pass regulations than to rescind them, even the odd ones.

Watch the moment this Golden Retriever sees his little baby sister roll over. He’s so surprised he has to leave the room to find mom.

This sweet video opens with Nala the Golden Retriever doing what she does best: trying very hard to make a new friend. In this video shared by @nalabance...

If your frequent breakfast meals include cereal, pastries, white bread, then you may be at risk of rapid blood sugar spikes.  | Health

According to the ministry’s statement, the exceptional step was taken due to the rapid spread of the disease in the city and the makeup of the population.

Prunes are great for relieving constipation, but they’re not the only way to get things moving. If constipation is a problem, these snacks can help.