Depression drugs linked to doubled death risk in heart disease
In a recent study from Copenhagen University Hospital, scientists found antidepressants and other psychiatric medications are linked to an almost doubled risk of premature...
More vitamin D can help improve your memory, but may make you slow
In a recent study from Rutgers University, scientists found vitamin D could improve memory performance in older people.
This blood pressure number may cause neurotic personality trait
In a new study, scientists found diastolic blood pressure is highly likely to cause neurotic personality traits.
Why eye contact is rare among people with autism
A hallmark of autism spectrum disorder, ASD, is the reluctance to make eye contact with others in natural conditions.
How exercise keeps your brain healthy and protects it against depression and anxiety
We know how exercise improves cardiovascular, metabolic and related health. What we may not know is how this happens within the brain.
Patients suffering with hard-to-treat depression may get relief from noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation
Not only is depression a debilitating disease, but it is also widespread. Approximately 20 million adult Americans experience at least one episode of depression...
Research finds a big cause of social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety can be a highly debilitating psychiatric disorder with negative impacts on the individual’s relationships and working life.
In a study from Uppsala University,...
Scientists find new drugs for depression and anxiety disorders
Currently, various classes of drugs are available for the treatment of mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety disorders.
However, although these drugs confer benefits,...
Dog owners may have higher risks of anxiety, depression
It is often believed that a close relationship between owners and their dogs can bring many mental health benefits to owners.
But in a study...
Schizophrenia affects your body, not just your brain
Schizophrenia is considered a disorder of the mind. But organs, other than the brain, also change at the onset of the disease.