Brain & Mind
Certain blood pressure drugs are linked to higher suicide risk
A new study from Canada has raised concerns about a possible link between a type of blood pressure medication and a higher risk of...
How magic mushrooms may rewire the brain and reduce depression
A new international study led by scientists at Cornell University has uncovered fascinating clues about how psilocybin, the active chemical in magic mushrooms, changes...
Low level of this nutrient in the brain may trigger anxiety disorders
New research from UC Davis Health shows that people with anxiety disorders tend to have lower levels of a brain chemical called choline.
This discovery...
This single gene can directly cause mental diseases
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about one in seven people worldwide had a mental illness in 2021. The most common conditions were...
The positive side of mental illness you need to know
Around one in five adults in the United States live with a mental illness. These conditions are usually seen as negative and are often...
Common depression drugs may raise death risk in older adults
A new study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found that some newer antipsychotic medicines may raise the risk of death in adults...
Taking a drug like Ozempic? What you need to know about risks of suicidal...
The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are...
Owning a smartphone at age 12 may harm mental and physical health
A large new study has found that owning a smartphone at a young age may be linked to several health problems in early adolescence,...
Common nerve pain drugs may trigger dangerous prescribing cascades
Clinicians may miss side effects of nerve pain drugs like gabapentin, leading to a chain of additional medications that cause more harm than good.
This...
Birth control pills may harm women’s mental health
A groundbreaking study from the University of Copenhagen reveals a concerning link between adolescent use of the contraceptive pill and increased risk of depression...
Your personality may strongly affect blood pressure health
High blood pressure is known for raising the risk of heart disease, but new research shows it may also affect your personality and mental...
The science of gratitude: 5 proven benefits that improve your life instantly
How often do you say “thank you” and really mean it?
According to new research from the University of California San Diego, expressing gratitude does...
Popular Reports
AI could help doctors predict depression outcomes
The psychiatry field has long sought answers to explain why antidepressants help only some people.
Is a patient's recovery due merely to a placebo effect—the...
Mozart’s music could reduce this brain disease, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that listening to his piano music can reduce the frequency of epilepsy attacks.
They did a comprehensive review of...
This mental problem second only to age as biggest risk factor for COVID-19 death
In a new study, researchers found that people with schizophrenia, a mental disorder that affects mood and perception of reality, are almost three times...
Cannabis use disorder linked to increased risk of these mental diseases
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) is linked to a higher risk of both psychotic and nonpsychotic bipolar...
These genetic variants can increase ADHD risk by 15 times
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common brain condition that often runs in families.
Scientists have known for a while that many tiny genetic changes—each...