Can anxiety increase your risk of chronic diseases?
Anxiety is more than just feeling worried or stressed—it’s a powerful emotional state that can have lasting effects on your body.
For people with chronic...
Blood pressure drugs and suicide risk: what you need to know
A study by St. Michael’s Hospital suggests that a common type of blood pressure medication, called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), may be linked to...
Hidden brain patterns may help detect early signs of schizophrenia
New research has uncovered hidden patterns in the brain that could help detect early signs of schizophrenia, a serious mental health condition.
The study offers...
Why low-dose ketamine can reduce depression quickly
Researchers have uncovered how low doses of ketamine rapidly reduce symptoms of major depression, providing relief in just hours, with effects lasting several days.
This...
Shining a light on seasonal affective disorder
Shorter days and lack of sunlight can greatly affect one's mental state. People often suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during the fall and...
Common artificial sweetener is linked to anxiety across generations
A recent study from Florida State University has found a surprising connection between aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener, and anxiety. Aspartame is commonly used...
Scientists find a big cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children
Researchers from Yale University have uncovered a potential cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children. They found that certain antibodies—proteins the body produces...
Newer drug for depression is linked to higher death risk, study finds
A recent study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has raised concerns about the use of newer antipsychotic medications as an add-on treatment for...
Study shows big cause of depression in middle-aged and older people
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with middle-aged and older adults being especially vulnerable. A recent study from Colorado State...
“Magic mushroom” therapy could treat depression, study finds
People suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD) often face challenging treatment options, from medications to intensive interventions like electroconvulsive therapy...