Brain & Mind

Want More Attention on LinkedIn? Try Celebrating Other People Instead of Yourself

Many people use LinkedIn to share career updates, promote achievements, and build professional connections. But according to new research from The University of Texas at...

Even ‘Normal’ Vitamin B12 Levels May Not Fully Protect the Aging Brain

Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that helps the body make red blood cells, maintain healthy nerves, and produce DNA. Doctors have long used blood...

Autism Social Differences Emerge Early But Can Change Considerably by Adulthood

Researchers from China and several international institutions have completed one of the largest reviews ever conducted on autism and social behavior. Their findings suggest that...

Hidden Brain Effects of Everyday Air Pollution Alarm Scientists

Most people think air pollution mainly affects the lungs. Dirty air is often associated with coughing, asthma, breathing difficulty, or chest problems. But scientists are...

Autism Social Differences Begin Very Early in Life

Autism spectrum disorder, often called ASD, is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, interact socially, understand emotions, and experience the world around...

Hidden Brain Sugar Changes May Cause Depression

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. According to global estimates, more than 280 million people are living...

1.2 billion people have mental health disorders worldwide

A major international study has revealed that mental disorders are now the world’s leading cause of disability, affecting nearly 1.2 billion people globally in...

Why So Many People Are Using Propranolol to Calm Anxiety

Many people feel nervous before speaking in public, taking an important exam, going to a job interview, or performing on stage. For some, the anxiety...

New PTSD Treatment Leaves Every Patient Symptom-Free

A new experimental treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, has shown remarkably promising results in a small early study. Researchers found that...

Hidden Brain Sugar Changes May Trigger Depression

Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. According to global health estimates, more than 280 million people...

Using Cannabis to Escape Pain or Trauma May Increase Paranoia

Many people use cannabis to relax, reduce stress, sleep better, or cope with emotional pain. As cannabis becomes more widely accepted and legalized in many...

Mental disorders now affect nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide

Mental health problems are becoming one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. A major new international study has found that nearly...

Popular Reports

This drug combo shows promise for treating alcoholism

In a new study from UCSF, researchers have developed a dual-drug therapy for alcohol use disorder (AUD), without the side effects or complications linked...

Women’s tears can block aggression in men, study finds

Intriguing new research published in PLOS Biology has uncovered a remarkable effect of women's tears on men's behavior. The study, led by Shani Agron at...

What we get wrong about self-esteem: It’s built through actions, not words

Self-esteem is the sense of value we have for ourselves. It’s how we perceive ourselves: whether we think we are worthy and competent, whether...

Scientists find a cause for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

In a new study, researchers found a cause for the sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children. They identify antibodies that bind to...

Depression linked to eating an inflammatory diet, higher risk of frailty

In a study from Harvard Medical School and elsewhere, scientists found a link between depression, diet, and the development of frailty.