Brain & Mind

New wearable device can detect hidden stress before you feel it

Engineers at Northwestern University have created a small wearable device that can detect stress hidden deep inside the body, even before a person may...

Single dose of magic mushroom may ease depression within days

A growing number of scientists are studying whether psychedelic substances could help treat mental health disorders. One of the most researched substances is psilocybin, a...

Reading, music, and museums may help slow aging

Many people already know that exercise, healthy eating, and good sleep can help them stay healthier as they grow older. But scientists are now finding...

Magic mushroom compound shows fast relief for depression

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Millions of people struggle with sadness, loss of interest, low energy,...

Powerful new treatments for severe depression after standard drugs fail

Depression is one of the most serious health conditions affecting people today. Although many people think depression simply means feeling sad, the illness can...

Simple mental health practices may help protect the heart

Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats in the world. Millions of people die each year from heart attacks, strokes, heart failure,...

Hidden risks and promise of “magic mushroom” for depression and mental illness

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is attracting growing attention from scientists, doctors, and patients searching for better mental health treatments. Substances such as psilocybin, found in certain mushrooms,...

New hope for people whose depression treatments have failed

Major depressive disorder is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Millions of people live with it every day, and...

Many people with cannabis problems also struggle with depression

As cannabis use becomes more common around the world, scientists are trying to better understand how the drug affects mental health. While some people believe...

Why more Americans are turning to tiny doses of cannabis and psychedelics

In recent years, the idea of “microdosing” has moved from small online communities into mainstream conversations about health, stress, and mental wellbeing. Many people now...

Millions of Americans are quietly microdosing cannabis and psychedelics

Microdosing has become one of the most talked-about health and lifestyle trends in recent years. Many people believe that taking very small amounts of substances...

Cannabis use disorder strongly linked to depression

Cannabis use has increased rapidly in many parts of the world over the past decade. In some countries and states, laws have changed to allow...

Popular Reports

This soft light cap could transform hair-loss treatment

A new wearable device shaped like a simple cap may soon offer a more comfortable and convenient way to treat hair loss. Researchers have developed...

This mental therapy app could lower blood sugar in people with diabetes

In a study from the University of Colorado and elsewhere, scientists found people with Type 2 diabetes who were given a smartphone app that delivers...

Common painkiller use during pregnancy linked to higher ADHD risk in children

A new study from the University of Washington suggests that using acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy may increase the risk of children...

‘Magic mushrooms’ shows promise for cancer patients with depression

A recent Phase II clinical trial suggests that psilocybin, a hallucinogenic chemical in certain Psilocybe mushrooms, might offer significant benefits to cancer patients suffering...

Sitting too much can harm your mental health, new study shows

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of sitting time and physical activity on mental health during the pandemic. They found that the increase...