Brain & Mind
Struggling with focus or low mood? Omega-3s may help, studies suggest
When you think about staying sharp and focused, fish probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should be.
You've likely...
Lifelong mental stimulation could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s, study finds
Keeping the brain active from an early age may help protect memory and brain connections later in life, even in the presence of Alzheimer’s...
Deaths of despair were rising long before opioids
A new study suggests that a drop in church attendance among white, middle-aged Americans without college degrees may be partly responsible for the rise...
A mother’s diet may shape a child’s liver health for life
Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common in both adults and children, and scientists are trying to understand why some people develop it so...
Scientists discover a powerful nerve that slows heart aging
Keeping the heart healthy as we age is one of the biggest challenges in modern medicine. Heart disease remains a leading cause of illness...
Weight loss drugs work fast but with big nutrition risks
Newer weight loss medications have helped many people lose a large amount of weight in a short time.
Drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have...
Time with grandchildren may slow brain aging, study finds
As people grow older, many worry about memory loss and declining thinking skills. Forgetting names, struggling to find the right words, or feeling slower...
Frequent AI chat linked to higher depression risk
Artificial intelligence tools have become part of everyday life for millions of people. Many use AI at work to write emails, summarize documents, or...
Reducing inflammation may boost motivation in depression
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. While sadness and low mood are often talked about,...
Cranberries could help enhance memory function in older adults
Scientists from Norwich Medical School have conducted a study examining the potential cognitive benefits of cranberries in older adults.
Cranberries are small red fruits that...
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...
Popular Reports
Most widely used food oil in the U.S. causes gene changes in the brain
In a new study, researchers found soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer's...
Loving life’s ups and downs may boost mental health in midlife
Middle age can bring a mix of highs and lows—career changes, raising children, caring for aging parents, losing loved ones, and becoming more aware...
These 6 things could cause neuropathy
Neuropathy is a disease of one or more peripheral nerves that causes numbness, pain and weakness.
It is the second most common neurological condition after...
Loneliness may double the risk of physical pain, study finds
Loneliness is often thought of as an emotional struggle, but new research shows it may also take a toll on the body.
A large international...
This health problem in women linked to depression, anxiety, eating disorders
A large study conducted by researchers from Yale School of Medicine and published in JAMA Network Open, has discovered that endometriosis is not confined...