Brain & Mind
Common Pesticide Linked to Lasting Brain Changes in Children
A widely used insecticide may leave lasting effects on children’s brains if exposure happens before birth, according to a major study published in JAMA...
Want More Attention on LinkedIn? Try Celebrating Other People Instead of Yourself
Many people use LinkedIn to share career updates, promote achievements, and build professional connections.
But according to new research from The University of Texas at...
Even ‘Normal’ Vitamin B12 Levels May Not Fully Protect the Aging Brain
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that helps the body make red blood cells, maintain healthy nerves, and produce DNA.
Doctors have long used blood...
Autism Social Differences Emerge Early But Can Change Considerably by Adulthood
Researchers from China and several international institutions have completed one of the largest reviews ever conducted on autism and social behavior.
Their findings suggest that...
Hidden Brain Effects of Everyday Air Pollution Alarm Scientists
Most people think air pollution mainly affects the lungs. Dirty air is often associated with coughing, asthma, breathing difficulty, or chest problems.
But scientists are...
Autism Social Differences Begin Very Early in Life
Autism spectrum disorder, often called ASD, is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, interact socially, understand emotions, and experience the world around...
Hidden Brain Sugar Changes May Cause Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. According to global estimates, more than 280 million people are living...
1.2 billion people have mental health disorders worldwide
A major international study has revealed that mental disorders are now the world’s leading cause of disability, affecting nearly 1.2 billion people globally in...
Why So Many People Are Using Propranolol to Calm Anxiety
Many people feel nervous before speaking in public, taking an important exam, going to a job interview, or performing on stage.
For some, the anxiety...
New PTSD Treatment Leaves Every Patient Symptom-Free
A new experimental treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, has shown remarkably promising results in a small early study.
Researchers found that...
Hidden Brain Sugar Changes May Trigger Depression
Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world.
According to global health estimates, more than 280 million people...
Using Cannabis to Escape Pain or Trauma May Increase Paranoia
Many people use cannabis to relax, reduce stress, sleep better, or cope with emotional pain.
As cannabis becomes more widely accepted and legalized in many...
Popular Reports
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...
Almost half of COVID-19 sufferers report depression
In a new study, researchers found that almost half of people testing positive for coronavirus have reported symptoms of depression.
The research was conducted by...
This depression drug could also prevent heart disease
In a new study from the Texas A&M University, researchers found that the antidepression drug duloxetine could be beneficial to patients with both depression...
Scientists find link between depression and unhealthy diets
In a study from Macquarie University, scientists found people who eat a Western-style diet were more likely to have lower levels of kynurenic acid...
Why some gun shooting survivors don’t seek mental health support
New research published in JAMA Network Open sheds light on the challenges faced by survivors of gun violence in accessing mental health services.
This study,...