Mixing pain meds and depression drugs may raise seizure risk in older adults
A new study shows that older adults in nursing homes may have a higher chance of having seizures if they take the pain medicine...
How stress can raise your blood pressure
A new study from Swinburne University has shown that stress may raise blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
This research...
Study finds strange cause of schizophrenia in some people
Scientists in Japan have made an exciting discovery that could help us better understand schizophrenia, a serious mental health condition.
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and...
Can some depression drugs raise your dementia risk?
A large study from the University of East Anglia has found a possible link between certain medications and a higher risk of dementia.
This study...
Study shows deep cause of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Scientists have grown tiny, pea-sized brains in the lab to better understand how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder affect the brain.
These two mental health conditions...
‘Magic mushroom’ may ease chronic pain and depression, study finds
Chronic pain is a major health problem around the world, affecting more than 1.5 billion people.
It often comes with mental health issues like depression...
Taking care of mental health before surgery may improve recovery, study finds
Depression does not only affect the mind; it can also seriously impact the body.
It has been linked to poor sleep, weaker immunity, and even...
These drugs may help curb alcohol addiction
Excessive alcohol consumption is a serious issue worldwide, often leading to alcohol use disorder (AUD) and contributing to mental health problems such as depression...
How childhood stress may cause mental illness
When children experience serious stress—like abuse, neglect, or lack of care—it can change how their brains grow.
This kind of stress can increase the risk...
How anxiety affects your blood pressure – and what you can do
Anxiety is something everyone feels from time to time.
It’s that nervous or uneasy feeling you might get before a big event, a test, or...