Brain & Mind
Smartphone therapy could help adults living with ADHD
A new scientific study suggests that a digital therapy program delivered through a smartphone or computer may help adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly...
Cannabis may distort memories and disrupt daily thinking, study finds
Cannabis is widely used in many parts of the world, especially as laws change and the drug becomes more accessible.
Many people know that cannabis...
Getting fitter may help improve your brain functions
Many people know that exercise is good for the body.
It can strengthen the heart, improve muscle health, and help control weight. However, scientists are...
How ketamine may rapidly relieve severe depression
Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. Doctors call the most severe form major depressive disorder,...
New ‘magic mushroom’ drug could treat depression without hallucinations
Psychedelic drugs have recently returned to the spotlight in medical research. Scientists around the world are studying whether substances once considered dangerous or purely...
Deep sleep may protect older people from anxiety
As people grow older, many parts of the body change, including sleep patterns and emotional health. Older adults often report that they sleep less...
A simple cheek swab may help detect schizophrenia earlier
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
People with schizophrenia may experience symptoms such as hearing...
Why exercise should be a core treatment for mental illness
People living with serious mental health conditions often face a hidden health crisis that many people do not realize.
Studies have shown that individuals with...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of autism, Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia
In recent years, scientists around the world have been working hard to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These...
I’m a doctor. This is the surprising truth about teen suicides
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "988" to the Crisis...
Scientists find how to reverse anxiety and social withdrawal
Anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal are some of the most common mental health problems in the world. Millions of people struggle with these conditions,...
Psychedelic drugs may help the brain heal after trauma
Scientists are beginning to understand more about how certain psychedelic drugs may help people recover from severe trauma.
A new study suggests that these drugs...
Popular Reports
Scientists discover how thinking activates mental maps in the brain
As you travel your usual route to work or the grocery store, your brain uses cognitive maps stored in your hippocampus and entorhinal cortex.
These...
Scientists find why some people have faster aging in the brain
In a significant leap forward in our understanding of dementia and its precursors, a new study published in Nature Communications brings into focus the...
Loneliness more harmful than smoking, alcoholism, obesity
Loneliness, often overlooked as a significant health risk, carries a mortality risk comparable to smoking more than 15 cigarettes a day, surpassing the dangers...
Being flexible can protect mental health in people with chronic pain
Pain is a part of life. But for one in five people, pain isn't just an occasional inconvenience - it's a constant companion.
This is...
Is social media use a big risk factor for your wellbeing?
Despite the assumption that using multiple social media platforms negatively affects users' well-being, a study by researchers Sophie Lohmann and Emilio Zagheni from the...