Brain & Mind

Reading, music, and museums may help slow aging

Many people already know that exercise, healthy eating, and good sleep can help them stay healthier as they grow older. But scientists are now finding...

Magic mushroom compound shows fast relief for depression

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Millions of people struggle with sadness, loss of interest, low energy,...

Powerful new treatments for severe depression after standard drugs fail

Depression is one of the most serious health conditions affecting people today. Although many people think depression simply means feeling sad, the illness can...

Simple mental health practices may help protect the heart

Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats in the world. Millions of people die each year from heart attacks, strokes, heart failure,...

Hidden risks and promise of “magic mushroom” for depression and mental illness

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is attracting growing attention from scientists, doctors, and patients searching for better mental health treatments. Substances such as psilocybin, found in certain mushrooms,...

New hope for people whose depression treatments have failed

Major depressive disorder is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Millions of people live with it every day, and...

Many people with cannabis problems also struggle with depression

As cannabis use becomes more common around the world, scientists are trying to better understand how the drug affects mental health. While some people believe...

Why more Americans are turning to tiny doses of cannabis and psychedelics

In recent years, the idea of “microdosing” has moved from small online communities into mainstream conversations about health, stress, and mental wellbeing. Many people now...

Millions of Americans are quietly microdosing cannabis and psychedelics

Microdosing has become one of the most talked-about health and lifestyle trends in recent years. Many people believe that taking very small amounts of substances...

Cannabis use disorder strongly linked to depression

Cannabis use has increased rapidly in many parts of the world over the past decade. In some countries and states, laws have changed to allow...

Why “magic mushrooms” therapy helps some people but harms others

Psychedelic-assisted therapy has become one of the most talked-about areas in mental health research. Around the world, scientists are studying whether substances such as psilocybin,...

Large study finds strong link between cannabis addiction and depression

As cannabis becomes more widely used around the world, scientists are paying closer attention to how it may affect mental health. While some people use...

Popular Reports

Depression and bipolar disorder linked to the body clock

Depression and bipolar disorder linked to body clock

In a new study, researchers from the University of Glasgow find that genetically, the body clock, or circadian rhythms, are linked to mood disorders...

Hot weather and air pollution together may raise suicide risk

Suicide is a major public health concern in the United States and around the world. Over the past several decades, suicide rates in the...

Long-term use of these drugs could harm memory function

Long-term steroid use can make the steroids less effective at all times of the day, which can cause brain fog.

Inflammation in the brain could contribute to suicide

A groundbreaking study has shed light on how overactive inflammation and diminished protective mechanisms in the brain may contribute to an increased risk of...

Resting could boost memory, scientists find

Scientists from New York University found that your memories may grow stronger when you take a break to rest. The finding could have important implications...