Brain & Mind

Study Finds How to Switch Anxiety and Social Withdrawal On and Off

Scientists have discovered that a very small group of brain cells deep inside the brain may play a major role in anxiety, depression, and...

This Common Drug May Reduce Depression in Just Two Weeks

For many people living with depression and anxiety, one of the hardest parts of treatment is waiting to feel better. Antidepressants are often prescribed to...

Scientists Find Big Cause of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Scientists have developed an innovative way to study serious mental health conditions by growing tiny brain-like structures in the laboratory. Although these miniature brains are...

Parkinson’s Drug May Help Treat Tough Depression

Depression is often described as persistent sadness, but for many people the illness goes much deeper than feeling unhappy. One of the most painful...

Childhood Inflammation May Cause Autism and Schizophrenia

Scientists have long known that the human brain continues developing for many years after birth. During this time, billions of brain cells grow, connect,...

The Depression Drugs People Are Most Likely to Stay On, According to Research

Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health conditions in the world. They can affect how people think, feel, sleep, work, and...

Could Psilocybin Help Treat Tough Depression?

For many people, depression can be successfully managed with medication, counseling, lifestyle changes, or a combination of treatments. Unfortunately, not everyone responds to these approaches....

Why Labubu’s blind box strategy works so well

Labubu dolls have become a global sensation, helping to turn blind boxes into a billion-dollar business. The idea seems to go against one of the...

The Hidden Cause of Hoarding: Why Letting Go Can Feel So Difficult

When people hear the word hoarding, they often picture television shows that feature homes packed with belongings from floor to ceiling. They may imagine rooms...

Nearly 1.2 Billion People Struggle Mental Health Crisis Worldwide

Mental health disorders have become one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. A major new international study has found that mental health...

Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Raise Risk of Sudden Heart Death

Sudden cardiac death is one of the most serious heart-related emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly, often without much warning. In...

Why Daylight Saving Time Could Harm Your Brain Function

Daylight saving time is often viewed as a minor inconvenience. Twice a year, millions of people adjust their clocks by one hour and then...

Popular Reports

Once-a-week pill may treat schizophrenia effectively

For many people living with schizophrenia, taking medication every day can be difficult. Forgetting doses, side effects, or simply not wanting to take a...

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...

Stress, PTSD may increase your risk of life-threatening infections

In a new study, researchers found post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other stress-related disorders are associated with a subsequent risk of life-threatening infections such...

Fans of this type of movie may deal with COVID-19 pandemic better

In a new study, researchers found that people who like watching end-of-the-world movies may be more resilient when dealing with real-life ongoing pandemic. The research...

Major Surgery May Speed Up Memory Decline in Older People

For many older adults, major surgery can bring important benefits. Procedures such as hip replacements can reduce pain and improve mobility, while abdominal surgeries can...