Family

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health and Office of Population Affairs, released a comprehensive review, opens in a new tab of the evidence and best practices for promoting the health of children and adolescents with gender dysphoria. Read More.

More American adults with mental health needs have been getting talk therapy in recent years, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Read More.

A large international study of 203,000 adults across 22 countries found that early-life experiences—such as childhood health, family relationships, and religious upbringing—significantly shape levels of optimism in adulthood. Cultural context also influenced whether factors like parental divorce had negative or positive effects. Read More.

Plus why you shouldn’t just drive yourself (or get a ride from a loved one) to the hospital. Read More.

Some people are more inclined toward gratitude than others, but there are specific ways that everyone can cultivate more of it. Read More.

Amid the ongoing measles outbreak, Allison Croucher, a pediatrician in Illinois, said she often gets these questions from parents who are concerned about the spread. Read More.

Regularly exercising is "one of the best things" you can do to minimise your risk of dementia. Read More.

Two common types of anti-diabetes medications — GLP-1 and SGLT2 drugs — could significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in life, a large new study has found. Read More.

Heavy and former heavy drinking is associated with brain abnormalities like hyaline arteriolosclerosis and neurofibrillary tangles, which can be a marker of dementia, new research shows. Read More.

A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have also been studied since birth. Read More.

If you feel like family dynamics overwhelm you, remember there are few things you can do to take a breath and reset. Read More.

Vanessa Abraham, a 45-year-old mother, had spent over 15 years helping children overcome speech obstacles and teaching them how to talk when one day, she lost her own voice Read More.

There were 18,000 reports of the crime last year, but the actual number is probably much higher since victims can fear stigma and humiliation. Read More.

Do you suffer from frequent sneezing, nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, itchy palate and throat or runny nose? Read More.

On a Saturday evening in September of 2024, Mae Helgeson arrived at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, her small body reeling from the trauma of a life-threatening accident. Although she was intubated and sedated, it didn't take long for the care team to learn what made this little girl special. Read More.