Brain & Mind
Widely Used Antibiotic May Increase Early Death Risk
A commonly prescribed antibiotic that millions of people take each year is being examined more closely after researchers reported a possible increase in the...
Could High Blood Pressure be linked to Your Personality?
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...
AI Is Becoming a Therapist for Millions—Experts Say We Should Be Careful
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...
One Psilocybin Dose May Reshape the Brain for a Month
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...
A Simple Daily Habit Could Help Reduce Pain and Depression in Older Adults
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...
Scientists Discover a Brain Change That May Predict Dementia Years Before Symptoms
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...
Hot Yoga Shows Strong Benefits for Treating Depression
Finding better treatments for depression has become a major public health priority. Depression affects daily life, relationships, work, and physical health, and many people...
Could Learning Another Language Slow Brain Ageing? New Research Says It Might
Many teenagers study a second language at school, often wondering whether they will ever use it.
New research suggests there may be an unexpected reward.
According...
Can AI Chatbots Harm Your Mental Health?
Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday life. Millions of people now ask AI chatbots for help with work, school, writing, cooking, travel...
Loneliness May Strongly Harm Your Mental Health
Being surrounded by people does not always prevent someone from feeling alone. According to a large international study, loneliness may have much greater consequences...
Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Raise Risk of Weight Gain
Antidepressants help millions of people manage depression and other mental health conditions. They can improve mood, daily functioning, and quality of life.
However, new research...
Scientists Find How to Reverse Anxiety
Scientists have discovered that a very small group of brain cells may have a much bigger influence on emotions than anyone realized.
The finding could...
Popular Reports
What’s obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
It’s common to worry about things like germs or to double check that the stove is turned off.
But for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),...
Mood disorders: What you need to know
Mood disorders are a type of mental illness that can cause significant distress and interfere with daily functioning.
These disorders can impact a person’s thoughts,...
Research shows big cause of schizophrenia
Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University have made an intriguing discovery in the complex world of schizophrenia, a mental disorder that affects how...
Can you get addicted to sleep supplement melatonin?
Can you be addicted to chocolate? What about Pilates or checking your email?
Although many of us use the word "addiction" fairly casually, from a...
Exercise may improve mental health, but more could be less
In a recent study, researchers find that people who exercise report having 1.5 fewer days of poor mental health a month, compared to people...