Brain & Mind
Speaking More Languages May Keep Your Brain Younger
A new study suggests that learning another language may do more than help people communicate while travelling or at work. It could also help...
A Simple Breathing Habit May Help Reduce Addiction Cravings
People trying to quit smoking, reduce alcohol use or overcome drug addiction often face intense cravings that make recovery difficult.
A new review suggests that...
Childhood Inflammation May Cause Autism, ADHD, Schizophrenia
Scientists have discovered new evidence that inflammation during early childhood may affect how the brain develops.
The findings could help explain why some children later...
Widely Used Antibiotic May Increase Early Death Risk
A commonly prescribed antibiotic that millions of people take each year is being examined more closely after researchers reported a possible increase in the...
Could High Blood Pressure be linked to Your Personality?
Most people know that high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
However, scientists are now discovering that blood pressure may...
AI Is Becoming a Therapist for Millions—Experts Say We Should Be Careful
Artificial intelligence has changed the way people search for information.
Instead of using search engines alone, many people now have conversations with AI chatbots that...
One Psilocybin Dose May Reshape the Brain for a Month
Researchers have discovered that one carefully controlled dose of psilocybin may do more than create a temporary psychedelic experience.
The study suggests it may trigger...
A Simple Daily Habit Could Help Reduce Pain and Depression in Older Adults
Keeping a regular daily routine may do much more than help people stay organised.
New research from the University of Missouri suggests that following a...
Scientists Discover a Brain Change That May Predict Dementia Years Before Symptoms
Dementia affects more than 57 million people around the world and is one of the biggest health challenges of an ageing population.
It causes a...
Hot Yoga Shows Strong Benefits for Treating Depression
Finding better treatments for depression has become a major public health priority. Depression affects daily life, relationships, work, and physical health, and many people...
Could Learning Another Language Slow Brain Ageing? New Research Says It Might
Many teenagers study a second language at school, often wondering whether they will ever use it.
New research suggests there may be an unexpected reward.
According...
Can AI Chatbots Harm Your Mental Health?
Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday life. Millions of people now ask AI chatbots for help with work, school, writing, cooking, travel...
Popular Reports
How your blood pressure numbers show your personality trait
High blood pressure isn't just a warning sign for heart diseases; it might also be tied to our emotions and personality.
Particularly, scientists are looking...
Common blood pressure pill linked to dangerous side effects
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. To help manage this, doctors often...
Depression drugs help reduce anxiety, study confirms
A new review confirms that antidepressants can effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), at least in the short term. However, there is...
Higher distress levels in Spanish-speaking breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy
Depression and anxiety are increasingly important concerns among individuals facing a cancer diagnosis.
However, the prevalence of mood disorders in cancer patients can vary due...
Mental health problems may double heart disease risk
Almost half of all Americans live with some form of heart disease, and about one in four lives with a mental health condition.
A new...