People struggling with insomnia tend to hyperfocus on the fact that they can't sleep, which can prevent them from getting any shut-eye. Experts share effective practices to overcome sleep stress.

The Trump administration has cut nearly 2 billion dollars in funding for programs that serve people with mental illness and substance abuse issues. Providers say the cuts are devastating.

Lifting weights isn't the only way to build strength and muscle. Experts say bodyweight exercises can go a long way and are a great way to get started if you don't feel like going to the gym.

A new study offers good news from Uganda — although the cuts in U.S. aid cast a shadow over the reduction in deaths of parents from HIV/AIDS.

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A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being.

New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough?

IVF is super expensive and people who really want kids take extreme measures to pay for it. Some take up a 2nd job, others go into debt, while others dip into their 401Ks.

A new photo series from Filipino photographer Macy Castañeda Lee offers a visually striking view of the mundane task of doing laundry and the role it plays in a rural economy.

The U.S. is cutting the Hepatitis B vaccine from its recommended list. But here's a place where the medical establishment — and a rapper — are eager to obtain it.