Brain & Mind
Feeling lonely may hurt memory early, but not speed up cognitive decline, study finds
As people grow older, many begin to worry about memory loss and mental decline. Scientists have long tried to understand what factors might increase...
Childhood inflammation may quietly cause autism and mental diseases
Scientists are working hard to understand how brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia begin. These conditions often start early in life and can...
Scientists discover new disease linked to early aging and brain problems
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown genetic disease that causes signs of early aging along with serious problems in brain function.
The study, led by...
These 3 things are the key to mental health in older people
As people grow older, mental health becomes just as important as physical health. Many people think of mental health simply as the absence of...
Common blood pressure drugs may increase suicide risk, study warns
Blood pressure medicines are widely used to protect people from serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
These medicines are often...
Study discovers a hidden cause of autism and schizophrenia
Scientists around the world are trying to better understand brain conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These conditions are complex and can affect...
Which depression drug has the fewest side effects?
Antidepressants can make a huge difference in the lives of people dealing with depression, anxiety, and other mood conditions.
They help balance chemicals in the...
New study shows hidden causes of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
For many years, scientists studying mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have focused mainly on genes and proteins. These are the building...
Can depression drug educe suicidal thoughts within hours?
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects how people feel, think, and act. For some people, it can become so severe that...
This personality trait linked to high blood pressure, study finds
High blood pressure is usually seen as a problem that affects the heart and blood vessels.
Most people know that it can increase the risk...
Meditation can change your brain within minutes, study finds
Just a few minutes of meditation may be enough to start changing your brain. A new study suggests that the effects of meditation begin...
This popular supplement may slow brain injury healing
Fish oil supplements are widely used around the world. Many people take them because they believe they support heart health and protect the brain.
These...
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In stressful jobs, depression risk rises with hours worked
Depression is more than just feeling down or having a bad day.
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The viral magic behind the Gentleminions TikTok trend
If you've taken a trip to the cinema over the school holidays, you might have been bewildered by the sight of high school boys...
Your brain gets bigger if you’re anxious and depressed
In a new study, researchers found depression is linked to areas of the brain shrinking in size, but when depression is paired with anxiety...
People with high ADHD-traits are more vulnerable to this sleep problem
In a new study, researchers found that people with high ADHD traits that do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis are less able...
This common antibiotic may reduce depression
In a new study, researchers found evidence that drug minocycline could improve depressive symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression and low inflammation.
Minocycline is a...