David DiSalvo, Contributor

New animal research suggests that stress could have a profound effect on gut bacteria, leading to outcomes in the immune system that we’re only starting to understand.

More research is revealing a close connection between the body’s inflammatory response and depression. A new study adds another dimension, finding women may be affected more severely by the connection than men.

Eating comfort food when stressed is a typical pattern for many of us, but new research suggests that this pattern could be setting off a cycle in the brain that leads to even worse outcomes than we think.

A new book tells the story of the extreme lengths one woman went to overcome her treatment-resistant depression – participating in an experimental therapy that brought her to near-brain death multiple times.

Despite the calorie-cramming power of the munchies, could marijuana users have a bit of an edge when it comes to weight gain compared to non-users?

The latest Gallup poll on life satisfaction shows that Americans are generally “very satisfied” with their personal health, but a look at several major health statistics tells a much different story.

Mental health apps are a booming business, but just how strong is the science supporting the app makers’ claims? A new study evaluates the evidence.

Coffee is our favorite legal drug—millions of us rely on it every day to jump-start our brains into productivity—but what if we could get some of its benefits without drinking it throughout the day? A new study explored why that may be possible.

Nutrient-rich mushrooms have long been the focus of health research, and now a new study adds reasons to consider their possible link to improved brain health.

Sleeping in on the weekends is how many of us recover from a rough week of short nights, but is it really helping us? New research puts the question to the test.