Brain & Mind
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...
Daily Cannabis Use May Greatly Harm Mental Health
Cannabis has become more widely accepted in many parts of the world in recent years.
Some countries and regions have legalized its use for medical...
Could Exercise Be the Best Natural Treatment for Depression and Anxiety?
Depression and anxiety are among the most common health conditions in modern society. Millions of people around the world live with these problems every...
Could an Arthritis Drug Help Fight Depression?
Depression is much more than feeling sad. For many people, one of the most painful parts of depression is losing motivation. Simple tasks that...
Popular Reports
Stronger cannabis products may harm mental health more
A large review of past studies has found that cannabis products with high levels of THC—the main compound that causes a “high”—may be linked...
Scientists find a new way to reverse brain aging
More and more research shows that, with age, the filtration system that prevents molecules or infectious organisms in the blood from leaking into the...
200,000 kids exposed to serious levels of parental gambling
Almost 200,000 Australian children are exposed to moderate or serious levels of risky gambling by a parent each year, according to a new study...
Can depression drugs help treat chronic pain?
Antidepressants, typically associated with treating depression, are gaining recognition for their potential to alleviate chronic pain conditions.
Chronic pain affects a substantial portion of the...
Common blood pressure drugs may raise depression risk, study finds
A new study from Uppsala University suggests that beta blockers, commonly prescribed to heart attack patients, may not only be unnecessary for those with...




















