Brain & Mind
A Simple Breathing Habit May Help Reduce Addiction Cravings
People trying to quit smoking, reduce alcohol use or overcome drug addiction often face intense cravings that make recovery difficult.
A new review suggests that...
Childhood Inflammation May Cause Autism, ADHD, Schizophrenia
Scientists have discovered new evidence that inflammation during early childhood may affect how the brain develops.
The findings could help explain why some children later...
Widely Used Antibiotic May Increase Early Death Risk
A commonly prescribed antibiotic that millions of people take each year is being examined more closely after researchers reported a possible increase in the...
Could High Blood Pressure be linked to Your Personality?
Most people know that high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
However, scientists are now discovering that blood pressure may...
AI Is Becoming a Therapist for Millions—Experts Say We Should Be Careful
Artificial intelligence has changed the way people search for information.
Instead of using search engines alone, many people now have conversations with AI chatbots that...
One Psilocybin Dose May Reshape the Brain for a Month
Researchers have discovered that one carefully controlled dose of psilocybin may do more than create a temporary psychedelic experience.
The study suggests it may trigger...
A Simple Daily Habit Could Help Reduce Pain and Depression in Older Adults
Keeping a regular daily routine may do much more than help people stay organised.
New research from the University of Missouri suggests that following a...
Scientists Discover a Brain Change That May Predict Dementia Years Before Symptoms
Dementia affects more than 57 million people around the world and is one of the biggest health challenges of an ageing population.
It causes a...
Hot Yoga Shows Strong Benefits for Treating Depression
Finding better treatments for depression has become a major public health priority. Depression affects daily life, relationships, work, and physical health, and many people...
Could Learning Another Language Slow Brain Ageing? New Research Says It Might
Many teenagers study a second language at school, often wondering whether they will ever use it.
New research suggests there may be an unexpected reward.
According...
Can AI Chatbots Harm Your Mental Health?
Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday life. Millions of people now ask AI chatbots for help with work, school, writing, cooking, travel...
Loneliness May Strongly Harm Your Mental Health
Being surrounded by people does not always prevent someone from feeling alone. According to a large international study, loneliness may have much greater consequences...
Popular Reports
Sleep apnea may harm depression treatment
In a new study, researchers found that obstructive sleep apnea may. be one reason depression treatment doesn't work.
They suggest when a patient is depressed...
This mental drug may lead to compulsions and obsessions
A recent review from the University of British Columbia and elsewhere found the use of clozapine, an antipsychotic drug, linked to higher risks of...
Major depressive disorder: 8 big signs you need to know
Depression ranges in seriousness from mild, temporary episodes of sadness to severe, persistent depression.
Clinical depression is the more severe form of depression, also known...
Loneliness impacts memory, but not long-term brain declines
Loneliness has become a growing concern around the world, especially among older adults. Many people worry that feeling alone may lead to faster memory...
These simple things help seniors achieve full mental health
Mental health in older age is often discussed in terms of illness, such as depression or anxiety. However, a new study suggests that this...