‘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...
Popular hair-loss drug is linked to depression and suicide
For over 20 years, millions of men have taken finasteride to stop hair loss.
But behind its promise of thicker hair, a growing body of...
Study finds important cause of anxiety in low-risk chest pain patients
Chest pain is the second most common reason people go to the emergency department (ED), but most cases—about 80%—are low-risk and not related to...
How brief stress can help your brain reframe a tough workout
When you lift weights, walk up a steep hill or ride a bike, your body is continuously sending sensory signals to your brain.
These signals...
Study shows big cause of ketamine deaths
Deaths linked to illicit ketamine use in the UK have risen sharply over the past decade, with a 20-fold increase since 2015.
But new research...
Exercise could help smokers reduce depression and sleep problems
Regular exercise may help smokers over the age of 40 lower their risk of depression and sleep problems to levels similar to non-smokers, according...
AI may help people safely stop depression drugs
Antidepressants are some of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world.
For many people, they provide vital relief from depression and anxiety, helping them...
Ketamine vs. Esketamine: which one works faster for tough depression?
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham has found that intravenous (IV) ketamine works faster and may be more effective than intranasal...
Some mental diseases could double heart disease death risk
In the United States, someone dies from heart disease every 34 seconds.
Nearly half of the population suffers from some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD),...
Do weighted blankets work for anxiety? Here’s what the evidence shows
They have been promoted as a remedy for anxiety and sleeplessness, with celebrities and influencers swearing by their calming effects.
Weighted blankets – heavy throws filled with...