Some academics argue that burnout is a redundant term that does not differ from depression. Here is a summary of the debate, ...

Research on a cytokine called IL-17 adds new evidence that such molecules can influence behavior during illness.

As temperatures across Central Virginia climb, local health officials are sounding the alarm. Children are especially vulnerable in extreme heat, and what starts as a little sweat could turn into ...

Each day, Palestinians in Gaza run a deadly gantlet in hopes of getting food. Israeli troops open barrages of gunfire toward ...

Israel has begun allowing food into Gaza. Most of the supplies go to GHF, which operates food distribution points. A trickle ...

Every season of And Just Like That… has felt like the start of a new chapter, but this season, it really feels like it.

Fabric artist Kay Healy has created and exhibited soft sculptures of engrossed readers and their books, but she hadn’t ...

Children who have trouble managing their emotions at age seven are more likely to experience anxiety and depression during their teenage years, a new study finds.

Summer is supposed to be a happy time for children, but sometimes it requires special attention to children’s mental health.

That committee, also known as the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, experienced an unprecedented ...

Boston Children's Hospital child psychologist Dr. Erica Lee says that boredom can actually be beneficial for kids as it helps ...