Brain & Mind
A Daily Probiotic May Ease Depression and Anxiety in Older People
Scientists are increasingly discovering that mental health may be influenced by much more than the brain alone.
One surprising area of research focuses on the...
Why Scientists Are Warning People About Heavy Cannabis Use and Mental Health
For many young people, cannabis is seen as a normal part of social life. Some use it to relax after a stressful day, while...
If you’re feeling down, maybe don’t pet your cat
You come home after a stressful day and reach out to your cat for a bit of comfort. It hisses. Maybe takes a swipe.
Or...
Three Genes That May Connect Autism, ADHD, Schizophrenia, and Other Brain Disorders
For many years, scientists have studied mental health and brain development disorders one by one.
Conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar...
Anxiety in men can appear in unexpected ways
Anxiety is a universal feeling, something anyone can experience at any age.
But anxiety is different for adult men, psychologists who study men’s mental health...
Why Middle Age Is Getting Harder for Many Americans
For many people, middle age is often seen as a time when life becomes more stable. Many adults have built careers, raised children, and...
Cats or Dogs: Which Pets Really Improve Your Mood
People have argued for years about whether cats or dogs make better pets. Some people love dogs because they are playful, loyal, and enjoy...
Think you’d never eat bugs? A study suggests you might actually enjoy them
For many people, the idea of eating insects sounds unpleasant. Bugs are often associated with dirt or something strange and unfamiliar.
But new research suggests...
This Walking Style May Reduce Depression in 5 Weeks
Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can...
Study Finds a Hidden Cause of Autism and Schizophrenia
Scientists around the world are trying to better understand mental health and brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease.
Over the past few...
Some Video Games May Reduce Loneliness and Increase Resilience
Video games are often criticized for keeping people glued to screens and isolated from the real world.
Many parents and health experts have worried that...
A Surprising Link Between Fasting, Gut Bacteria, and Depression
The idea that our stomach and our brain are connected may sound surprising, but scientists are increasingly finding evidence that the two are closely...
Popular Reports
‘Gold standard’ psychological treatments may not be the best
In a new study, researchers question much of the scientific evidence underpinning therapies designated as "Empirically Supported Treatments," or ESTs.
The research was led by...
This study shows most effective meds for opioid use disorder
Scientists from Case Western Reserve University found methadone is the most effective drug in medication-assisted treatment for opioid-use disorder.
The research is published in the Journal...
Deep brain stimulation may treat severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
In a study from Baylor College of Medicine, scientists found deep brain stimulation can halve the symptoms of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD as...
Common mental disease drugs may help treat type 2 diabetes
Background: Understanding Diabetes
Diabetes is a significant health concern. Type 2 diabetes, the more common variety, affects millions of people globally.
This condition leads to higher...
Most depression drug prescribed for chronic pain may be not effective or safe
Scientists have warned that most antidepressants used for chronic pain are being prescribed with "insufficient" evidence of their effectiveness.
A major investigation into medications used...




















