Brain & Mind
AI Brain Maps Reveal Which Regions May Age Faster Than the Rest
Scientists at the University of Southern California have developed an artificial intelligence system that can show how different parts of the brain age at...
Mental Health Workers May Hold Surprisingly Harsh Views About Opioid Addiction
People struggling with opioid addiction often need support from health professionals, but new research suggests they may face judgment from some of the very...
Kids Who Prefer to Play Alone May Be Happier Than Adults Realize
A child sitting alone during recess does not necessarily need rescuing from loneliness.
Some children simply enjoy spending time by themselves—and new research suggests they...
A Common Depression Drug May Protect Mental Health After Traumatic Injury
The days after a serious injury may offer doctors an opportunity to protect a patient’s mental health as well as repair physical damage.
A small...
Could a Fingertip Sensor Track Your Mental Health?
Could a future wearable device notice signs of emotional strain by looking at circulation in your fingertip?
New research suggests the idea may be possible,...
AI May Spot Hidden Signs of Depression and Suicide Risk in the Brain, Eyes...
Depression and suicidal thoughts are usually identified through conversations, questionnaires and a clinician’s judgment.
These methods are essential, but researchers at the University of Southern...
Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Teens With Obesity
Medicines that have transformed obesity treatment in adults may also help teenagers with obesity lose weight, according to a new review of clinical trials.
Researchers...
Could Prozac After a Serious Injury Help Prevent Lasting PTSD Symptoms?
A medicine best known for treating depression may also help protect mental health after a serious physical injury.
In a small early study, trauma patients...
Global Dementia Study Reveals No Single Formula for Protecting the Brain
As populations grow older, dementia has become one of the greatest health challenges facing the world. Families often spend years caring for loved ones...
Depression Changes a Key Memory Brain Area in Older People
Depression may be linked to subtle differences in a part of the brain that helps people form and retrieve memories, according to a large...
Free Healthy Groceries Help People with Type 2 Diabetes Lower Blood Sugar
Managing type 2 diabetes is about much more than taking medicine. Healthy food is one of the most important parts of controlling blood sugar,...
Your Fingertip May Reveal Hidden Signs of Stress and Anxiety
Your fingertip may reveal more about stress and emotional health than scientists once realized.
An international team of researchers has found that tiny changes in...
Popular Reports
Living close to nature linked to lower risk of mental diseases
Spending time in green spaces like parks, gardens, or forests may do more than just lift your mood—it could actually protect your mental health.
A...
Understanding the connection between heart disease and mental health
Heart disease and mental health may seem like separate health issues, but research shows that they are more interconnected than most people might realize.
Understanding...
Why some people don’t get better from depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and many people find relief through medications or therapy.
But for some individuals, even after...
Frankenstein design: A neutron science breakthrough
In the world of science, especially at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a new story of innovation and adaptation has emerged.
Scientists...
Childhood inflammation is a big cause of autism and schizophrenia
Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism and schizophrenia, pose challenges for individuals, affecting their communication, interactions, and emotional management.
Researchers at the University of Maryland School...



















