Brain & Mind
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...
Hidden Brain Sugar Changes May Cause Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. According to global estimates, more than 280 million people are living...
1.2 billion people have mental health disorders worldwide
A major international study has revealed that mental disorders are now the world’s leading cause of disability, affecting nearly 1.2 billion people globally in...
Why So Many People Are Using Propranolol to Calm Anxiety
Many people feel nervous before speaking in public, taking an important exam, going to a job interview, or performing on stage.
For some, the anxiety...
New PTSD Treatment Leaves Every Patient Symptom-Free
A new experimental treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, has shown remarkably promising results in a small early study.
Researchers found that...
Hidden Brain Sugar Changes May Trigger Depression
Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world.
According to global health estimates, more than 280 million people...
Using Cannabis to Escape Pain or Trauma May Increase Paranoia
Many people use cannabis to relax, reduce stress, sleep better, or cope with emotional pain.
As cannabis becomes more widely accepted and legalized in many...
Mental disorders now affect nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide
Mental health problems are becoming one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. A major new international study has found that nearly...
Simple handgrip test could show early depression signs
A simple hand squeeze test may offer surprising clues about a person’s mental health, according to a large new study published in the Journal...
Popular Reports
This study shows a big cause of schizophrenia
A recent study from Santa Casa de São Paulo Medical School found that lack of oxygen during the period anticipating childbirth can be a...
Common chemicals in household products may delay girls’ puberty, study finds
A new study from the University of Cincinnati uncovers the alarming correlation between exposure to Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the delay of...
Growth hormone plays a big role in mental health
Researchers at the University of São Paulo in Brazil have made a groundbreaking discovery about growth hormone (GH), a key player in building bones...
Schizophrenia linked to a common personality, study shows
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Nottingham found a particular aspect of personality, termed Schizotypy, could change the signals of the...
You can now feel a hug in virtual reality—Thanks to new USC tech
Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have created a new virtual reality system that lets people feel physical touch, even when they're...