The Latest Breaking News on Mental health

A recent study shows the benefit of being a middle-aged ‘weekend warrior’ who only exercises once or twice a week, writes Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

Researchers behind test using biomarkers say it could ‘revolutionise’ early diagnosis of disease

The star, 57, announced in November that doctors had diagnosed her with a colloid cyst

Small business owners are often too busy keeping plates spinning and creditors from the door to worry about mental health but ignoring it comes at a cost.

Ellie Morris-Davies initially thought she had a common sickness bug, but by the end of the week was vomiting up to 16 times a day

Experts warned that people can see heir condition ‘decline’ without the right support.

The education of autistic children and young people in western societies has been heavily influenced by a medicalised understanding of autism. This means considering autism as a disorder, with a focus on correcting autistic people’s perceived lacks, rather than building on their strengths.

When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The number of times you swallow in just 30 seconds could serve as an early warning sign for serious conditions such as dementia, cancer, or stroke.

From US travel fears to wondering if Ringo deserves a biopic, it’s been an out-of-kilter week of existential musings and political absurdities

After being diagnosed at 41, an Australian dad is raising awareness that Alzheimer's isn't just a disease of old age.