Brain & Mind
How a single injection could heal the gut and ease depression
Depression and digestive problems may seem like two very different health issues, but scientists are increasingly discovering that they are closely connected.
Many people with...
Brief psychotic experiences may make brain looks 20 years older
A new brain imaging study suggests that young people who experience brief psychotic symptoms, such as short hallucinations or unusual beliefs, may show signs...
Anxiety disorders can have many causes, study finds
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions in the world. Around one in four people will experience an anxiety disorder at...
Common depression drugs may increase risk of death
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions of people around the world. Many people with depression take antidepressants to...
One-size-fits-all AI mental health treatment does not work
Researchers at George Mason University have found that AI tools used to recommend antidepressants work better when they consider a patient’s race and background.
Their...
Mental disorders are linked to higher heart attack risk
A new study from the University of Calgary highlights a possible link between clinical mental health conditions and an increased risk of acute coronary...
Hidden causes of bipolar disorder people should know
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts.
People with bipolar disorder experience strong mood changes that...
Even 15 minutes in nature can improve your mental health
Spending time in nature can make a big difference to how we feel, especially for people living in busy cities.
A new study from Leiden...
How to spot the warning signs of financial abuse
Financial abuse is one of the most common yet least visible forms of abuse in family and domestic violence.
It happens when one person controls,...
How social isolation deepens depression in older adults
Depression is a serious condition that affects many people around the world. It is one of the top reasons people become disabled, especially those...
Smoking strongly linked to depression, study finds
A large new study in Germany has confirmed that people who smoke or have smoked in the past are more likely to experience depression...
What is the major cause of hoarding?
When most people hear about hoarding, they often think of extreme cases shown on reality TV—homes filled with piles of things, rooms that are...
Popular Reports
Inflammation in young adults linked to lower cognitive skills in midlife
Higher inflammation levels in young adults are associated with lower performance in cognitive skills testing in midlife, according to a new study by researchers...
A new way to predict dementia before symptoms appear
In a study from Boston University and elsewhere, scientists found a blood biomarker that could help identify people with the earliest signs of dementia,...
This stuff in brain may have big role in depression
In a new study, researchers found that a tiny population of neurons known to be important to appetite may also have a big role...
How social isolation can harm health as you age – and how to prevent...
Barbara Stopfer hasn't had much of a social life since her husband died six years ago. She stopped seeing coworkers, too, after her heart...
AI lends an ear to help understand schizophrenia
A team from the UCL Institute for Neurology has crafted a novel approach using artificial intelligence (AI) to delve deeper into the study of...