World Health News

There have been more than 230 school shootings in the United States over the past decade and active shooter drills have become...

Some families pay thousands of dollars to store their children’s stem cells with the hope of a healthier future for them. But Sarah Kliff,...

Your friendships enrich your life. They’re good for your health, too. Studies show that people who have good friends and good relationships are healthier,...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a long-term illness that you’ll likely live with for decades. Most people have mild to moderate symptoms, but they can...

Holidays and other celebrations are a time to slow down and enjoy yourself with family and friends. Many times, they also include lots of...

There's no mystery about exercise: You get out of it what you put in. But you don't have to work out for hours each...

By Natasha Tracy, mental health author and advocate, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson In some ways, MDD can make work more difficult. It may...

By Bianca Palmisano, as told to Hope CristolI talk a lot about what it means for me to be disabled, both with my friends...

By Sonja Wasden, as told to Kara Mayer RobinsonI’m a mental health advocate living with major depression.I speak with Fortune 500 companies, women’s prisons,...

By Ashley Bobo, LCSW, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson  When you have major depressive disorder (MDD), understanding what to expect can help you manage...