Traumatic experiences during childhood may get "under the skin" later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age.

Simple activities, or "uplifts," like spending time with family and friends, can help people feel better after the loss of a loved one.

Children who experience abuse, neglect, or other trauma have a higher risk of chronic pain as adults, according to a new study.

Adults who self-reported experiencing adversity in childhood were more likely to be hospitalized or die from COVID-19.

New research finds that if the parents or caregivers of a child under 16 die, the child's immune function is negatively affected later.

Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse in childhood may increase military service members' risk of developing PTSD.

Adult alexithymia—difficulty identifying and describing one's emotions—is linked to childhood maltreatment, a meta-analysis shows.

For many Black youth, contemporary life in the US involves a regular barrage of racial stressors. Here's why that's important to attend to.

New findings reveal diagnoses shared by children who threaten violence at school and underscore the importance of intervention.

Mental and psychosocial health challenges facing older adults with HIV/AIDS affect their well-being—and the trajectory of the virus.