Brain & Mind
This Depression Drug May Increase Death Risk
A large study has raised concerns about using newer antipsychotic medicines as an added treatment for depression.
Researchers from Rutgers University and Columbia University found...
Want a Happier Marriage? Exercising Together May Help
Exercise is well known for improving physical health, reducing stress and supporting mental well-being.
Now, new research suggests it may offer another benefit: helping couples...
Preventing Brain Injuries Starts Before the Hospital
Traumatic brain injuries kill millions of people around the world and leave many more with long-term disability.
Doctors can sometimes save lives with surgery and...
Alzheimer’s Brain Changes May Start Years Earlier
Alzheimer’s disease may begin changing the brain years earlier than doctors have been able to see with standard scans.
A new study from the University...
Dollar Store Groceries May Come with a Hidden Health Cost, Study Finds
Shopping for groceries at dollar stores may help families stretch their budgets, but new research suggests that relying on these stores for food could...
Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Severe Mental Disease
A major international review has found that people who use cannabis tend to develop psychosis earlier than people who do not use it.
Across the...
Using Cannabis Many Ways May Signal Addiction Risk
Cannabis is no longer consumed mainly by smoking.
People can now smoke it, vape it, eat it in foods or drinks, or inhale vapor from...
Dementia and Stroke Risks May Start from Mental Health Issues
Dementia in a person in their thirties is rare, but a new study has uncovered a surprising pattern.
Younger adults with severe mental illness were...
People With Opioid Addiction May Face More Judgment From Mental Health Workers
Asking for help with an addiction can already be difficult. A new study suggests that people with opioid addiction may face an additional obstacle:...
Sticking to the Same Daily Schedule Could Reduce Pain and Improve Mental Health
Many people think healthy ageing depends mainly on eating well and exercising.
While those habits are important, researchers now believe that something much simpler may...
Can “Magic Mushrooms” Effectively Treat PTSD?
A small U.S. clinical trial suggests that combining psilocybin-assisted therapy with structured counselling may offer new hope for veterans living with severe post-traumatic stress...
Mental Illness Linked to Earlier Stroke Risk
A large study from Spain has found that people living with severe mental illness were much more likely to have dementia across adulthood.
They also...
Popular Reports
AI could detect PTSD from your voice
In a new study, researchers have developed a new computer program to help diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans by analyzing their voices.
They...
To lower your dementia risk, grow old with an optimist
In a recent study, researchers found optimistic people may contribute to the health of their partners.
They found that having an optimistic partner may stave...
Scientists develop new pill for postpartum depression
Postpartum depression, a condition occurring after childbirth, affects many new mothers, causing feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion.
Zuranolone (commercially known as Zurzuvae) is...
This depression drug may increase death risk, study finds
A study conducted by researchers from Rutgers University and Columbia University has uncovered a troubling link between the use of newer antipsychotic medications and...
Medicinal cannabis may not reduce anxiety, depression, ADHD
A major new study has raised concerns about the use of medicinal cannabis for treating mental health conditions.
The research suggests that cannabis-based medicines may...




















