An experimental treatment that combines psilocybin with intensive psychotherapy has shown encouraging early results for military veterans living with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, according...

Alzheimer's disease develops slowly over many years before memory problems become obvious. Scientists have long known that poor sleep and Alzheimer's risk are connected, but...

Keeping a regular daily routine may be one of the simplest ways to improve health as we grow older. Many people focus on eating well...

A new study suggests that learning another language may do more than help people communicate while travelling or at work. It could also help...

People trying to quit smoking, reduce alcohol use or overcome drug addiction often face intense cravings that make recovery difficult. A new review suggests that...

Scientists have discovered new evidence that inflammation during early childhood may affect how the brain develops. The findings could help explain why some children later...

A commonly prescribed antibiotic that millions of people take each year is being examined more closely after researchers reported a possible increase in the...

Most people know that high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. However, scientists are now discovering that blood pressure may...

Artificial intelligence has changed the way people search for information. Instead of using search engines alone, many people now have conversations with AI chatbots that...

Researchers have discovered that one carefully controlled dose of psilocybin may do more than create a temporary psychedelic experience. The study suggests it may trigger...

Keeping a regular daily routine may do much more than help people stay organised. New research from the University of Missouri suggests that following a...

Dementia affects more than 57 million people around the world and is one of the biggest health challenges of an ageing population. It causes a...

In a recent study done by UCL, researchers found people who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are up to twice as likely to...

In a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers found that there is a common, overlapping environment in the gut bacteria of people living with...

As the global population ages, many older adults experience symptoms of depression. These symptoms can include feelings of sadness, lack of enjoyment, slower thinking, reduced...

Nerve damage in the feet and hands, also known as neuropathy, is more common than many realize — and often goes undiagnosed. A new study...

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them—fueled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved...