Brain & Mind
Scientists Find Why People with Schizophrenia Hear Voices
A new study from researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney has provided some of the strongest evidence so far about...
Scientists Find Possible Biological Clue to Depression in Blood
A new study suggests that depression may leave detectable signs in aging immune cells found in the blood. Researchers say these findings could move...
Tiny Neck Device Helps PTSD Patients Recover 100%
Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD, is a serious mental health condition that can affect people after they experience a terrifying, shocking, or...
Common Pesticide Linked to Lasting Brain Changes in Children
A widely used insecticide may leave lasting effects on children’s brains if exposure happens before birth, according to a major study published in JAMA...
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...
Popular Reports
Why scary movies are helping some people cope with the pandemic
If you’re dealing with anxiety in 2020, could watching a horror movie make you feel better?
University of Chicago graduate student Coltan Scrivner says the...
Our eyes could show early sign of Parkinson’s disease
In a recent study, researchers found that the eyes could be a window to the brain for people with early Parkinson’s disease.
People with this...
People born with heart defects need lifetime mental health care
Scientists from the American Heart Association suggest that people born with heart defects face a higher risk for anxiety and mood disorders as children...
How to protect against COVID-19 pandemic PTSD
As many places start to look forward to life after the first wave of the coronavirus, another type of illness could be about to...
5 signs of summer depression you should know
Summer is the time people can enjoy the sunshine and outdoor activities.
But for some people, summertime may mean schedule stress, Instagram envy, and very...