Brain & Mind

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...

Why “magic mushrooms” therapy helps some people but harms others

Psychedelic-assisted therapy has become one of the most talked-about areas in mental health research. Around the world, scientists are studying whether substances such as psilocybin,...

Large study finds strong link between cannabis addiction and depression

As cannabis becomes more widely used around the world, scientists are paying closer attention to how it may affect mental health. While some people use...

Many people have withdrawal symptoms after stopping depression drugs

Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the world. Millions of people take them every day to help manage depression, anxiety, panic...

Memory problems do not predict depression relapse

Many people who live with depression describe a frustrating feeling often called “brain fog.” They may struggle to focus, forget information, lose mental sharpness, or...

Lithium may help the brain slow down suicidal thoughts

Suicide remains one of the most serious public health problems in the world. Every year, millions of people struggle with suicidal thoughts, and many...

Popular Reports

Physicists reveal how motion can be generated by frustration

When two people want different things, frustration is inevitable. But these non-reciprocal interactions can also occur not just between people, but in the natural world. In...

Owning a cat can reduce loneliness in older adults

It's common knowledge that dogs are loyal and loving pets, but what about cats? Researchers from the University of Georgia and Brenau University have conducted...

Sleep deprivation may be more harmful than we thought

In a new study, researchers found that sleep deprivation affects health much more than prior theories have suggested. This one of the largest sleep studies...

Beyond love: How the ‘cuddle hormone’ shapes friendships

Oxytocin is often called the “love hormone” or “cuddle hormone,” famous for its role in feelings of closeness during sex, childbirth, breastfeeding, and affectionate...

Running to music can combat mental fatigue

In a new study from the University of Edinburgh, researchers found that listening to music while running might be the key to improving people's...