Esketamine is considered the first big depression advance since the approval of Prozac — and it's nearing approval for treatment-resistant depression.

Older people with hearing loss may have a higher-than-normal risk of depression, according to a new study.

Those hours spent browsing Facebook and Instagram may harm more than just your productivity. Heavy social media use may harm your mental health, according to a new study.

The temperatures are dropping and the holidays are approaching. But instead of feeling joyful during this merry time of year, some people seem to feel more sad.

Eating foods enriched with folic acid during pregnancy may be more beneficial than once thought.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a class-wide warning for a group of antibiotics commonly used to treat urinary tract and respiratory infections.

Quitting smoking is hard, but millions of people have been able to do it, and you can, too.

Fewer middle and high school students are using tobacco products than in recent years, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. But there's still work to be done.

Adult children and other relatives often care for family members with dementia. This endeavor brings unique challenges, but help is available.

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. This month, health officials are hoping to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.