Brain & Mind
These genetic variants can increase ADHD risk by 15 times
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common brain condition that often runs in families.
Scientists have known for a while that many tiny genetic changes—each...
Enlarged prostate may increase risk of depression and anxiety
A new study has found that men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, are more likely to experience depression...
Keto diet can reduce depression symptoms
A major new study led by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto has taken a close look at how ketogenic diets may affect...
This common drug could help people with depression feel motivated again
Many people with depression struggle with a deep lack of motivation. This lack of drive can make it hard to do everyday tasks, enjoy...
The brain’s hidden switches that control anxiety
Anxiety affects about one out of every five people in the United States, making it one of the most common mental health problems.
Even though...
Study finds big shared cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have learned a lot about mental health conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
They have discovered many genetic changes and...
Genetic causes of schizophrenia: What to know
Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric disorder that affects how people feel, think, and behave. It impacts approximately 1% of the population, or about 3.5...
New depression drug can offer faster relief
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new use for a medicine called Caplyta, also known by its scientific name lumateperone.
This...
This single gene may cause mental illness
A groundbreaking international study led by the Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Leipzig Medical Center has demonstrated that changes in a...
Why we fear rare disasters more than everyday dangers
People often panic over rare but dramatic disasters like plane crashes, terror attacks, or nuclear accidents—while ignoring more common dangers such as car crashes...
Conflicts with fathers and friends can make you age faster
A new study from the University of Virginia has found that teenagers who often act in angry or aggressive ways may age faster later...
These people face higher suicide risk from genetic depression, study finds
Depression is a serious mental illness that affects people of all ages, but a new study has found that when depression begins early in...
Popular Reports
Marry or mingle: The risks and rewards of being single
For many people, Valentine’s Day can be an isolating time. The dominant Valentine’s Day narrative insists that to be in a romantic relationship is...
Eating too much sugar may make you have these mental problems
In a recent study from the University of Colorado, researchers found that conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and even...
Study shows major causes of depression in older adults
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems around the world. It makes people feel sad, lose interest in daily activities, and...
Dementia: negative thinking linked with more rapid cognitive decline
Dementia affects an estimated 54 million people worldwide. There no cure, but reports indicate that approximately a third of dementia cases may be preventable,...
Scientists discover how retinoic acid fights neuroblastoma in children
For nearly 50 years, doctors have known that the drug retinoic acid helps treat neuroblastoma, a type of solid tumor that occurs in children.
However,...