Scott O’Reilly

Some time ago, I met a combat veteran and his wife. We were talking for a while when he started recounting a horrible experience...

Depression feels like a dark fog that never lifts. It obscures the simple pleasures of life, limits our relationships, and impedes us from fulfilling...

There is a growing recognition that animals experience a wide range of emotions. In the past, some humans have tended to discount the possibility...

Your body’s biochemistry is like a symphony. When hormones (as orchestrated by the brain) work as they are supposed to, then the result is...

People in the grip of anxiety and depression often see the world quite differently. So, it’s not exactly surprising that they’d describe their experiences...

Diabetes is one of the most devastating medical conditions a person can have. The metabolic disorder puts you at greater risk for cardiovascular disease,...

Eating right can make a world of difference to your physical health, psychological well-being, and to weight management. Study after study has found that...

The state of Utah just passed a law lowering the legal limit for blood alcohol from .08 to .05. The new standards, which are...

Social media has spawned a lot of flaky trends, but the so-called “Tide Pod Challenge” certainly ranks as one of the most bizarre. News...

Medical marijuana is helping patients across the country (including some school-age children). But I’m sure most people would agree that medical marijuana is not...