Members of a new class of antivirals are being tested in U.S. clinical trials, and one has gained approval in Japan, but how ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by repetitive, unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and irrational, excessive urges to do certain actions (compulsions).

Some people are afraid that taking a medication will change their personality, but most find that medication allows them to take charge of their lives. Medications for mental health conditions fall ...

A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared ...

Coffee and the caffeine in it can interact with some drugs. Learn more about which drugs you should not take with coffee and when to discuss it with a healthcare provider.

Radial reports that teen depression is prevalent yet under-treated. Effective options include therapy, antidepressants, and ...

Many ingredients in herbal tea can interact with prescription medications. Blood thinners, transplant medications, and antidepressants are just a few of the medications that should be avoided.

Whether in Nazi fascism, Soviet totalitarian communism, or U.S. corporate capitalism, psychiatry has been an enabler of the ...

It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, I’m asexual and in my 30s. I do masturbate a couple of times a month, but I don’t think ...

A roundup of Mad in America's most read blogs and personal stories of 2025 as chosen by our readers.

Antidepressant use continues to climb across the UK, with experts divided over long-term benefits, withdrawal risks, and how ...

Helen* lay back on her pillow. The vibrator she’d been using – her favourite for years – lay discarded on the bed beside her. Downstairs, the clatter of pans let her know Mike*, her husband of five ...