Brain & Mind
Fast Brain Stimulation May Ease Depression Quickly, but the Benefits May Fade
Depression affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is expected to become an even greater public health challenge over the coming decades.
While many...
A Two-Year Lifestyle Program Helped Older Adults Sharpen Their Memory
A Two-Year Lifestyle Program Helped Older Adults Sharpen Their Memory, Landmark Study Finds
As people grow older, many notice that their memory is not as...
This Dangerous Combination May Increase Schizophrenia Risk
Many teenagers and young adults believe cannabis is relatively harmless, especially as it becomes legal in more countries and regions.
However, scientists continue to find...
Scientists create paint-on electronic tattoos that can monitor your heart, brain and muscles
Engineers at Penn State have created a new type of paint-on electronic tattoo that combines art with advanced health technology.
The colorful, washable conductive ink...
Scientists Warn That Using Cannabis and Tobacco Together May Greatly Increase Psychosis Risk
Scientists Warn That Using Cannabis and Tobacco Together May Greatly Increase Psychosis Risk
Cannabis and tobacco are two of the most commonly used substances around...
Can A Popular Sports Supplement Help Reduce Depression?
Creatine has been used for decades to help athletes build strength, but researchers are now exploring whether this familiar supplement might also support brain...
Study Finds Big Cause of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Scientists have developed a promising new way to study serious mental health conditions by growing tiny human brain-like tissues in a laboratory.
These small structures,...
Digital therapy reduces anxiety and depression in dementia caregivers
Looking after a family member with dementia can be one of the most rewarding but also one of the most stressful experiences in life.
Many...
Why Cannabis May Trigger Psychosis in Some People but Not Others
As cannabis becomes legal in more places around the world, questions about its long-term health effects have become increasingly important.
Millions of people use cannabis...
Scientists Discover Why Cannabis Raises Psychosis Risk
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Some people use it for medical reasons, while...
This Sport Supplement Could Become a New Tool Against Depression
Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements in the world. Many athletes and gym users take it to improve strength, power, and...
Can a Keto Diet Help People with Schizophrenia?
Serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar 1 disorder can have a major effect on a person's daily life.
People living with these conditions...
Popular Reports
How ketamine may rapidly relieve severe depression
Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. Doctors call the most severe form major depressive disorder,...
Your personality may determine your diabetes risk
In a new study, researchers found that positive personality traits, such as optimism, may help to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Scientists find a common brain network in substance use disorders
A groundbreaking study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital has indicated the presence of a common brain network among individuals with substance use...
Research shows an important cause of self-destroy behavior
From when we are young, we learn that our actions have outcomes, whether good or bad. But interestingly, some adults might have a hard...
The head is connected to the heart – and can influence health
A growing body of research shows good mental health can improve heart health and reduce cardiovascular risks, while poor mental health can increase the...