Brain & Mind
Why chamomile tea is a natural powerhouse for sleep, stress, and heart health
Chamomile tea is one of the world’s most cherished herbal infusions, valued not only for its mild, naturally sweet flavor but also for its...
How long do people with spina bifida live? New study offers clearer answers
A new long-term study offers important insight into how long people with open spina bifida may live, and how factors such as mobility, feeding...
B vitamins, vitamin D may help prevent depression and anxiety
Scientists from Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás have found that B vitamins and vitamin D may help prevent or reduce symptoms of depression and...
ADHD drugs may work differently than we thought
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine challenges the long-held belief about how ADHD medications work.
Researchers found that common stimulant drugs like...
Natural ways to ease nerve pain from peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
It often causes pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness, especially in...
Struggling with focus or low mood? Omega-3s may help, studies suggest
When you think about staying sharp and focused, fish probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should be.
You've likely...
Lifelong mental stimulation could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s, study finds
Keeping the brain active from an early age may help protect memory and brain connections later in life, even in the presence of Alzheimer’s...
Deaths of despair were rising long before opioids
A new study suggests that a drop in church attendance among white, middle-aged Americans without college degrees may be partly responsible for the rise...
A mother’s diet may shape a child’s liver health for life
Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common in both adults and children, and scientists are trying to understand why some people develop it so...
Scientists discover a powerful nerve that slows heart aging
Keeping the heart healthy as we age is one of the biggest challenges in modern medicine. Heart disease remains a leading cause of illness...
Weight loss drugs work fast but with big nutrition risks
Newer weight loss medications have helped many people lose a large amount of weight in a short time.
Drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have...
Time with grandchildren may slow brain aging, study finds
As people grow older, many worry about memory loss and declining thinking skills. Forgetting names, struggling to find the right words, or feeling slower...
Popular Reports
These four things are all linked to unhealthy brains
In a new study, researchers found that smoking, high blood pressures, obesity, and diabetes are all linked to unhealthy brains.
These four things can harm...
Exercise sparks nerve growth: a fascinating link between muscles and neurons
Exercise is a well-known boost for our body, strengthening muscles, bones, blood vessels, and even our immune system.
Now, a groundbreaking study by MIT engineers...
Scientists find early signs of ADHD
A new study by researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Ireland suggests that information available at birth could help identify...
How to treat seasonal mood disorder this winter
Is the long, cold winter getting you down? For people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the change in seasons brings on a form of...
Babies in the womb may see more than we thought
By the second trimester, long before a baby's eyes can see images, they can detect light.
But the light-sensitive cells in the developing retina --...