Depression is a mental health condition that affects 280 million people worldwide. It is twice as common in women than men ...

A new study published in Nature Mental Health has found that patterns of brain activity can help predict different types of ...

After a period of substantial adjustment during adolescence and early ... One major brain structure in which neurogenesis occurs in adults is the hippocampus, which plays an important role in ...

This period often brings greater integration between emotional and rational brain systems. While adolescents might experience emotions that overwhelm their decision-making, young adults typically ...

A large-scale program that enlisted students in disadvantaged middle schools to teach younger peers reduced disciplinary problems and improved academic achievement, reports new research led by a ...

Thirty years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in Roper v. Simmons that sentencing individuals under 18 to death was unconstitutional under the Eighth and ...

Nicotine exposure during adolescence has long been associated with an increased risk of addiction to this drug in adulthood. However, the precise mechanisms by which nicotine disrupts brain ...

The average adult brain only weighs about 3 pounds, yet it is one of the most complex and vital organs of the human body.

Mar. 5, 2025 — A study of people who started ADHD stimulant treatment via telehealth vs in-person visits shows no difference in risk of new substance use disorders except for young adults age ..

E-cigarettes or vapes are the most used tobacco product in the United States. Over 15 percent (15.5) of young adults ages 21 ...