New evidence suggests that nap habits in later life may serve as a measurable indicator of underlying health problems.

A new study found that frequent or longer naps in older adults may signal underlying health issues or declining health.

Food scarcity—the unreliable access to adequate, nutritious food—affects approximately 44 million Americans, including 13 million children. While hunger’s physical consequences receive significant ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. In the US: Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Globally: The ...

Can poverty exacerbate mental health problems among the youngest family members? A new study by an international team, including a researcher from SWPS University, demonstrates that financial problems ...

Common health problems of old age -- dehydration, delirium, malnutrition or falls -- can become catastrophic if they occur following a major surgery, a new study reports. Seniors who suffer these ...

Excessive daytime napping in older adults could be a warning sign of underlying health problems, not just a harmless habit, a ...

The sharp rise in mental health diagnoses among young people has ignited a polarizing debate. Many identify global upheavals as the source of the surge in mental illness — Covid-19, social media, ...

Depression and suicidal ideation are stubbornly high among college students despite increased efforts by universities to combat the long-growing problem. While nearly all four-year institutions and ...

Mental health issues associated with menopause are frequently ignored. Yet during this transition period, symptoms of depression and anxiety, alcohol/substance abuse issues, and mood swings increase.