Brain & Mind
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...
The Hidden Mental Health Cost of Daylight Saving Time
Most people think of daylight saving time as little more than an annoyance. Twice a year, clocks move forward or backward by one hour,...
Late Sleepers Face a Hidden Mental Health Challenge
Some people feel their best early in the morning. Others seem to come alive at night. Scientists refer to these differences as chronotypes, and...
Popular Reports
This stuff in the brain linked to bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder affects millions of Americans, causing dramatic swings in mood and, in some people, additional effects such as memory problems.
While bipolar disorder is...
This health problem in women linked to depression, anxiety, eating disorders
A large study conducted by researchers from Yale School of Medicine and published in JAMA Network Open, has discovered that endometriosis is not confined...
The link between anxiety and dementia: what we know so far
Dementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.
It's a...
Fluoride in drinking water may harm kidney and liver functions in kids
In a new study, researchers found that fluoride exposure may lead to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents.
The study was conducted...
Toilet paper stockpiling linked to these personality traits
In a new study, researchers found that people who feel more threatened by COVID-19 and rank highly on scales of emotionality and conscientiousness were...




















