Brain & Mind
When High Blood Pressure Becomes an Emergency
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps it around the body.
We need enough...
Hidden Mental Health Warning Signs May Appear Years Before Bowel Disease Diagnosis
Inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD, is a long-term condition that causes ongoing inflammation in the digestive tract.
The two main forms are Crohn's disease...
What Happens When Depression Drugs Are Stopped?
A large review suggests that about one in six people may develop symptoms caused by stopping antidepressants.
These problems are often called withdrawal or discontinuation...
Your Sleeping Brain Could Reveal Future Dementia Risk
Dementia affects millions of families around the world and becomes more common as people grow older.
Doctors have effective ways to diagnose dementia after memory...
Video Games May Help Doctors Screen for Depression
Depression causes long-lasting feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
A new study suggests that simple, game-like tests may help doctors identify patients with depression...
Your Eyes, Brain and Sweat Could Reveal Clues About Depression
A mental health assessment usually begins with words.
A doctor or therapist asks how a person has been feeling, how long symptoms have lasted and...
Can Older People Safely Stop Cholesterol Drugs?
Statins are among the most widely prescribed medicines for preventing heart attacks and strokes.
But for people in their late 70s and beyond who have...
These Everyday Risks May Damage Brain in Older People
Dementia is often associated with aging and genetics, but those are only part of the picture.
Researchers estimate that a large share of dementia cases...
AI Brain Maps Reveal Which Regions May Age Faster Than the Rest
Scientists at the University of Southern California have developed an artificial intelligence system that can show how different parts of the brain age at...
Mental Health Workers May Hold Surprisingly Harsh Views About Opioid Addiction
People struggling with opioid addiction often need support from health professionals, but new research suggests they may face judgment from some of the very...
Kids Who Prefer to Play Alone May Be Happier Than Adults Realize
A child sitting alone during recess does not necessarily need rescuing from loneliness.
Some children simply enjoy spending time by themselves—and new research suggests they...
A Common Depression Drug May Protect Mental Health After Traumatic Injury
The days after a serious injury may offer doctors an opportunity to protect a patient’s mental health as well as repair physical damage.
A small...
Popular Reports
Scientists find a big cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children
Researchers from Yale University have uncovered a potential cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children. They found that certain antibodies—proteins the body produces...
How a healthy lifestyle combats depression
Depression affects one in 20 adults worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
It's not just about feeling sad; it's a complex condition influenced by...
Scientists find new causes of autism and schizophrenia
Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made a significant discovery that links childhood inflammation to the development of certain brain...
Understanding anxiety disorders: when panic, fear, and worries overwhelm
Many of us worry from time to time. We fret over finances, feel anxious about job interviews, or get nervous about social gatherings.
These feelings...
Pet loss can be harder than losing a loved person
For many people, pets are more than just animals—they are family. A new study shows that for one in five people, losing a pet...