The Most Common Depression Medications, Explained

You've been diagnosed with depression. What's next?

The cornerstone of treatment remains antidepressants, so it's likely your doctor will prescribe one for you, but which one might be best?

You will join millions around the world who struggle with how to treat the mental health disorder. An estimated 3.8% of the global population exp...

Elon Musk's Neuralink Says Brain-to-Computer Interface Has FDA Approval for Clinical Trial

It may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but Elon Musk’s company Neuralink announced Thursday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a human clinical trial of a device that may restore or enhance function when implanted in a human brain.

“We are excited to share that we have received the FDA’s approval to laun...

Huge Mass of Sargassum Seaweed Is Targeting Florida's Coast, With Hazards to Health

Be cautious when heading to Florida's beaches this summer, an expert warned, as a 5,000-mile floating mass of sargassum seaweed has begun washing up on the state's shores.

It can be low risk in some instances, but it also has the potential for triggering serious respiratory health issues.

“The sargassum itself is not dangerous. I...

AHA News: More Than a Kernel of Truth: Corn Can Add a Healthy Crunch to Your Cookout

Stroll past the seasonal aisle at any grocery store this time of year and you'll find a shelf piled with plastic flip-flops, a box sprouting colorful pool noodles and a "sizzling sale" on grilling accessories.

But when it comes to food, a true mark of summer is a staple of the classic American cookout: corn on the cob.

In many parts ...

Heavy Marijuana Use Might Raise Risk of Bipolar Disorder, Depression

Heavy users of marijuana might face an increased risk of bipolar disorder and depression, a new study suggests.

The analysis of more than 6.6 million Danish individuals found that having cannabis use disorder doubled or even tripled the odds for most forms of depression or bipolar disorder. When it came to bipolar disorder in particular, "...

Minimally Invasive Surgery May Be Good Option for People With Pancreatic Cancer

Minimally invasive surgery works just as well as full-scale open surgery in removing early-stage pancreatic cancers, allowing patients a faster recovery with less infection risk, a new clinical trial has found.

The ability to remove all the cancer and the rate of cancer recurrence was essentially the same between the two groups, said lead ...