Brain & Mind
A break from alcohol in January can improve your mood, sleep and health
As a new year begins, more and more people are choosing to take part in “Dry January,” a month where they stop drinking alcohol.
This...
The root cause of depression you need to know
Depression is a serious mental health issue that affects millions of people around the world. It’s more than just feeling sad or having a...
Is Narcissism a unique American personality trait?
Many people believe that narcissism is mainly an American problem.
This idea often comes from movies, television shows, popular books, and even news stories that...
How your blood pressure could be affecting your emotional health
When your doctor checks your blood pressure, it’s more than just a number.
High blood pressure is known to harm your heart, but it may...
Depression may double epilepsy risk and make treatment harder
New research shows that people who have depression are more than twice as likely to develop epilepsy.
Even more concerning, once someone with depression is...
Women with these health issues face higher risk of depression
Many women live with painful gynecological conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and irregular periods. These health issues are common, and they often affect everyday life.
Women...
FDA-approved drug may help treat both alcohol addiction and pain
Scientists at Scripps Research have discovered that a drug already approved by the FDA for treating inflammation might also help people who struggle with...
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...
Popular Reports
How hoarding parents affect their children’s health
Hoarder parents, or parents who excessively gather and store items, have a unique impact on their children.
Their habits can shape not only the physical...
Could a common blood pressure drug raise suicide risk?
A new study has raised an important health concern. It suggests that a certain type of blood pressure medicine might be linked to a...
Garlic may help cut memory problems caused by aging
In a new study, researchers found that eating garlic could help reduce memory problems caused by aging.
The finding may help develop a new treatment...
Scientists find new drug to fight tough depression
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It's a medical condition that can severely affect people's lives, and sometimes, it doesn't go away even...
Heart failure may speed up mental decline, study finds
A new study suggests that heart failure doesn’t just affect the body—it can also cause the brain to age faster. The research, led by...