Health campaigns on social media aimed at increasing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination may see greater success, if they inject a narrative into information-based posts

The carrier of the virus is mainly the long-tailed mouse (Oligoryzomis longicaudatus) inhabiting the southern forests of South America.

New research shows that the well-being of a working mum depends more on whether her own psychological needs are met rather than the temperament of her baby

Mexico is the first country in the world declared free of rabies in humans transmitted by dogs, according to the World Health Organization.

Findings link healthy sleep to brain-wave bursts that mathematically mimic earthquakes.

The study provides more evidence that reading and writing may be important factors in helping maintain a healthy brain.

It can take a year or longer of trial and error for a doctor to determine if a man is infertile but new research could change that

Mental instability has proven to be a significant problem globally. And, it’s costly

A new study has found one in eight Australian women with endometriosis use cannabis to alleviate pain and other symptoms

This practice has been used historically to torture and punish young women in some parts of the world.

Patients with atypical anorexia nervosa are as likely as underweight patients to suffer from bradycardia, and other complications.

The study says that clinical guidelines could now be improved to ensure urgent referrals are made for women most at risk.

Cleiner Almanza, leader of Corporación Mujer Sigue Mis Pasos, told us how women in Colombia have been responsible for building peace among themselves.

Researchers have found that tobacco smoking may increase your risk of developing depression and schizophrenia

Social media has the potential to allow researchers and clinicians to passively measure loneliness over time.

Higher frequency of some chronic diseases, worse functional state, psychological stress, and less physical activity can explain the risk in women.

A majority of mothers in the UB study had used cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana or cocaine during pregnancy, an obesity risk factor.

Dysthymia is compromised with global functioning, but not to the point of severe depression.

There's a circuit in the brain that appears to be associated with psychiatric disorders ranging from overeating to gambling, drug abuse, and even Parkinson's disease.

Positive parenting behaviors help children form positive internal working models of themselves as lovable and worthy of respect.