Mental Health

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...

New moms face higher risk of mental illness, but suicides drop, study finds

Becoming a parent is one of the most emotional and life-changing experiences a person can go through. But for many women, the period after giving...

What to know about propranolol for anxiety

Propranolol is a medication originally created to treat high blood pressure, but some people use it to manage anxiety, especially in situations like public...

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),...