In the first directive since his nomination to secretary of health and human services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. thrust ...

In the 1980s, people generally thought of depression as a meaningful response to a crisis. A job loss. A divorce. Struggling to fit in at school. The angst of realizing life didn’t turn out as you’d ...

Serotonin has "rock star" status as one of the most famous neurotransmitters known to man. Scientists and laypersons alike recognize serotonin for its vital role in human cognition and mental health.

Immediately following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation as health secretary, President Donald Trump instructed his administration to assess the “threat” posed to children by the prescription of ...

(THE CONVERSATION) At a meeting held by the Food and Drug Administration on July 21, 2025, a panel convened by the agency cast doubt on the safety of antidepressant medications called selective ...