Brain & Mind
Could an arthritis drug help people with severe depression?
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people.
It can cause persistent sadness, loss...
New depression treatment targets the immune system instead of the brain
For many years, depression has been viewed mainly as a disorder involving brain chemicals. Most commonly prescribed antidepressants work by changing levels of neurotransmitters...
New Blood Test May Help Detect Depression Early
Scientists may be getting closer to developing a blood test for depression, according to a new study that looked at how certain immune cells...
Scientists Find Why People with Schizophrenia Hear Voices
A new study from researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney has provided some of the strongest evidence so far about...
Scientists Find Possible Biological Clue to Depression in Blood
A new study suggests that depression may leave detectable signs in aging immune cells found in the blood. Researchers say these findings could move...
Tiny Neck Device Helps PTSD Patients Recover 100%
Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD, is a serious mental health condition that can affect people after they experience a terrifying, shocking, or...
Common Pesticide Linked to Lasting Brain Changes in Children
A widely used insecticide may leave lasting effects on children’s brains if exposure happens before birth, according to a major study published in JAMA...
Want More Attention on LinkedIn? Try Celebrating Other People Instead of Yourself
Many people use LinkedIn to share career updates, promote achievements, and build professional connections.
But according to new research from The University of Texas at...
Even ‘Normal’ Vitamin B12 Levels May Not Fully Protect the Aging Brain
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that helps the body make red blood cells, maintain healthy nerves, and produce DNA.
Doctors have long used blood...
Autism Social Differences Emerge Early But Can Change Considerably by Adulthood
Researchers from China and several international institutions have completed one of the largest reviews ever conducted on autism and social behavior.
Their findings suggest that...
Hidden Brain Effects of Everyday Air Pollution Alarm Scientists
Most people think air pollution mainly affects the lungs. Dirty air is often associated with coughing, asthma, breathing difficulty, or chest problems.
But scientists are...
Autism Social Differences Begin Very Early in Life
Autism spectrum disorder, often called ASD, is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, interact socially, understand emotions, and experience the world around...
Popular Reports
Common symptoms of PTSD people should know
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.
It is natural to...
Nurture your resilience: Bouncing back from difficult times
Everyone goes through tough times in life. But many things can help you survive—and even thrive—during stressful periods.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Learning healthy ways...
Common antibiotics may increase risk of nerve damage
In a new study, researchers found that a commonly used class of antibiotics could increase nerve damage risk.
Patients who used the antibiotics had an...
This may protect people from persistent depression during COVID pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on mental health, contributing to an increase in persistent and elevated depression across the United States.
In...
New way to treat severe, treatment-resistant depression
Running from your brainstem down through your body, two long nerve pathways—called the vagus nerves—connect your brain to your heart, lungs, abdomen, and intestines.
These...