Kristen Rogers

People with depression may be more prone to experiencing period pain, potentially due to genetic factors in part, a new study has found.

Becoming as active as the top 25% of the US population could extend your life expectancy, a new study has found.

Feeling sleepy and less enthusiastic during the day may indicate a higher risk of developing a syndrome that often leads to dementia, a new study has found.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit an emergency department due to self-inflicted injuries. Experts explain the psychology behind and treatment options for self-harm.

FDA black box warnings that antidepressants may be linked with suicidality among youth may have unintended, yet harmful, consequences for youth health care.

Hiring managers say some Gen Zers aren’t prepared for job interviews. Here’s advice from experts on how you can stand out from the rest.

‘Chroming’ is killing some kids. Experts explain this trend

Adults in sexual or gender minority groups may have a higher risk of adverse brain health outcomes, a new study found. Experts weigh in on possible causes.

Inhaling nitrous oxide from Galaxy Gas products is the latest trend among kids who misuse laughing gas for a quick high. Here’s what parents should know.

Exposure to heavy metals may increase risk of calcium buildup in the walls of coronary arteries, which can lead to chronically narrowed arteries, a new study found.

Sleep issues in childhood have been linked with a higher risk for suicidality in adolescence, a new study has found.

Researchers have created one of the most detailed maps of how pregnancy changes the brain, according to a new study.

More than half the global population doesn’t consume enough of seven nutrients critical for human health, according to a new study. Here’s how you can.

The social and emotional effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on teenagers may have resulted in accelerated brain aging in adolescents, according to a new study.

Here are five things you should know about suicide this National Suicide Prevention Month — regarding stigmatizing language, warning signs, myths and more.

The California Legislature has passed a bill banning red dye No. 40 and five other chemicals from use in public school foods.

Getting extra sleep on the weekends to compensate for lost rest during the week may benefit your heart health, new research suggests.

Here’s why humans are taking bovine colostrum supplements and what research shows about the benefits and risks.

Following the Mediterranean diet may lower the risk for Covid-19 infection, but whether the diet reduces case severity is unclear, according to new research.

Ghosting is typically a horrible thing to do to someone. Here’s how to know when it’s appropriate or how to cope if you have been ghosted.