Psychology & Psychiatry

Violence and adversity in early life can alter the brain

Childhood adversity is a significant problem in the US, particularly for children growing up in poverty. Those who experience poverty have a much higher risk of being exposed to violence and suffering from a lack of social ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Expert explains differences between adult and teen depression

Clinical depression is a mood disorder than can affect anyone and at any age. The signs and symptoms, however, are not the same for everyone. Marcie Billings, M.D., a Mayo Clinic Children's Center pediatrician, says there ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Understanding the link between dementia and hearing loss

The number of people living with dementia is projected to treble from 50 to 150 million worldwide by 2050. Although there's currently no cure for the condition, researchers are continuing to learn about how people can reduce ...

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