Scientists find why only some people develop PTSD
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that affects individuals exposed to traumatic events, with about 25%–35% of them developing the disorder.
Researchers at...
Poetry helps reduce loneliness or isolation, study finds
A recent study conducted by the University of Plymouth and Nottingham Trent University highlights the therapeutic benefits of poetry during times of loneliness, isolation,...
How stress can keep mental illness going
Researchers from the United States and Canada joined forces to explore how stress and mental health are connected. They wanted to find out if...
New drug shows promise in treating inflammatory bowel disease
An experimental drug developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine has shown remarkable potential in alleviating symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
This groundbreaking research,...
Scientists find new genes linked to ADHD
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other externalizing disorders impact millions of lives worldwide.
These conditions can lead to impulsive behavior and difficulties in focusing, affecting...
PTSD symptoms linked to health risks in midlife women
A study published in JAMA Network Open highlights the association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and health risks among midlife women.
The research suggests...
Gene interaction with stress linked to treatment-resistant depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent mental health condition with genetic and environmental influences.
A new study in Biological Psychiatry explores the interaction between...
Research shows a cause of mental illnesses triggered by childhood abuse
When children experience difficult situations such as neglect or abuse, it can result in significant stress that affects their developing brains.
This stress-induced impact can...
Mindfulness program shows promise in lowering blood pressure, study finds
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a prevalent health concern in the United States, often undetected and untreated. It significantly raises the risk of...
One sleepless night can reverse depression for days, study finds
When people experience an all-nighter, they often describe feeling tired and wired—a state where the body is physically exhausted, but the brain feels unusually...