Brain & Mind
Scientists Warn That Using Cannabis and Tobacco Together May Greatly Increase Psychosis Risk
Scientists Warn That Using Cannabis and Tobacco Together May Greatly Increase Psychosis Risk
Cannabis and tobacco are two of the most commonly used substances around...
Can A Popular Sports Supplement Help Reduce Depression?
Creatine has been used for decades to help athletes build strength, but researchers are now exploring whether this familiar supplement might also support brain...
Study Finds Big Cause of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Scientists have developed a promising new way to study serious mental health conditions by growing tiny human brain-like tissues in a laboratory.
These small structures,...
Digital therapy reduces anxiety and depression in dementia caregivers
Looking after a family member with dementia can be one of the most rewarding but also one of the most stressful experiences in life.
Many...
Why Cannabis May Trigger Psychosis in Some People but Not Others
As cannabis becomes legal in more places around the world, questions about its long-term health effects have become increasingly important.
Millions of people use cannabis...
Scientists Discover Why Cannabis Raises Psychosis Risk
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Some people use it for medical reasons, while...
This Sport Supplement Could Become a New Tool Against Depression
Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements in the world. Many athletes and gym users take it to improve strength, power, and...
Can a Keto Diet Help People with Schizophrenia?
Serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar 1 disorder can have a major effect on a person's daily life.
People living with these conditions...
Healthy Eating May Boost Mental Wellbeing in Older People
The foods people choose every day may influence much more than their waistline or heart health. According to new research, diet may also affect...
This VR headset knows how you feel—and uses it to tell a powerful story
Imagine putting on a virtual reality (VR) headset, walking into a glowing nightclub, and being greeted by someone who smiles and says, "Hey, you...
Could Some Everyday Medicines Quietly Raise the Risk of Memory Loss?
Millions of people take medicines every day to manage common health problems such as allergies, high blood pressure, depression, motion sickness, and many other...
A Simple Way to Reduce Depression
Many people think journaling simply means writing about your day. However, scientists now believe that the way people write may be just as important...
Popular Reports
Sleep apnea may raise risk of mental disease in older people
A new study from researchers at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and the University of Ottawa has found that older adults at high risk...
More than 600 schizophrenia-associated genes uncovered
Schizophrenia affects millions of people around the world and remains one of the most challenging mental health disorders to understand.
The illness can cause hallucinations,...
Understanding common cause of hoarding disorder
When we hear about hoarding disorder, many of us think of what we see on reality TV shows—homes packed with junk, pathways through piles...
Brain activity can predict chocolate sales
Neuroimaging technology deepens our understanding of the world. In a recent fMRI study, German researchers predict consumer behavior in a supermarket based on brain...
Extra-processed foods can be addictive, study finds
In a study from the University of Michigan and elsewhere, scientists found that just like tobacco products, highly processed foods can be addictive.
Researchers have...