Brain & Mind
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...
One dose of psilocybin may rewire the brain and boost well-being
A new study suggests that the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms may change the brain in ways that last for weeks after a...
Could lithium help prevent future suicide attempts?
Researchers are making important progress in understanding the hidden brain changes linked to suicide risk.
A new study suggests that a medication already used for...
Better cognition linked to higher relapse risk in depression
Many people who experience depression also struggle with what is often called “brain fog.” They may forget things more easily, lose concentration, feel mentally...
Magic mushroom compound may change the brain for weeks
Scientists from the University of California San Francisco and Imperial College London have discovered that psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, may...
Popular Reports
New study reveals the evolution of anti-bullying laws in the U.S. over 18 years
Between 1999 and 2017, a significant shift took place across the United States as every state introduced legislation aimed at combating bullying.
This period marked...
Two-in-one inhaler cuts childhood asthma attacks nearly in half
A new international study has found that a two-in-one asthma inhaler can almost halve the number of asthma attacks in children compared with the...
Your gut bacteria may be linked to depression, high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found people with high blood pressure had different gut bacteria compared to people with both high blood pressure and...
Scientists find new way to stop anxiety
Anxiety is a common feeling that we all experience from time to time. It's when we feel worried, scared or nervous about something, even...
Pupil dilation and heart rate may help detect autism
In a new study, researchers found that spontaneous fluctuations in pupil dilation or heart rate could enable much earlier diagnosis of autism-like behaviors.
The research...