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Major study of bereaved military families underway

With his wife and child close at hand, Army Maj. Chad Wriglesworth battled skin cancer for more than a year before dying at age 37.

How dwelling on a breakup might help you get over it

After a breakup, your friends might tell you to find distractions start a new workout regime, go on dates, or basically do anything to keep an ex out of your mind

Springtime suicide peak still puzzles scientists

On an average day, 105 Americans lose their lives to suicide.

Men’s Health Month: 5 key research findings in 2015 so far

Every day, thousands of medical scientists go to work and try to make the world a better place. Most of their research never finds its way to public knowledge— but more should.  

Philippines’ typhoon orphans struggle with trauma a year on

His head bent as he plays with the red laces of his tattered sneakers, 13-year-old Joshua Villanueva haltingly recounts how he lost both his parents and two younger sisters last November.

Brain scans could predict patients at risk of major depression

Scientists studying people with depression say brain scans could be used to predict who is most likely to relapse, an approach that could help doctors make better decisions about who should stay on antidepressants and who should stop.

Summer sadness? 5 tips to reclaim your happiness

‘Tis the season to be perpetually beachside and on a sun-soaked vacation—or so say Instagram and Facebook this time of year.

What happens to your body when you’re in panic mode

It takes only a few seconds to spur a phobic meltdown. Here is a play-by-play of a panicked response.

Air pollution linked to cognitive decline in later years

The tiny particles in vehicle exhaust and other sources of air pollution may hasten cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study.

Too much sitting may cause yet another woe

If you sit too much throughout the day—behind the wheel, at your desk, or on the couch—you may be increasing your risk of developing an anxiety disorder.