Stronger cannabis linked to higher risk of mental illness, study finds
Cannabis today is very different from what it was 20 years ago.
According to Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, a researcher and medical doctor at the University...
New way to treat severe, treatment-resistant depression
Running from your brainstem down through your body, two long nerve pathways—called the vagus nerves—connect your brain to your heart, lungs, abdomen, and intestines.
These...
Can cannabis increase your risk of psychosis?
Cannabis use is changing—and so are its potential effects on mental health.
A new article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal highlights growing concerns about...
This drug can help people with PTSD forget trauma
For many people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the most difficult part of recovery is not the initial trauma — it’s the way the...
Scientists discover a rapid-acting depression drug with low side effect
Depression is a growing health problem affecting millions of people around the world.
Although there are many medications available, they often take weeks to work...
Hidden stress may speed up memory loss in older people
Stress that people keep inside may be quietly damaging brain health in older Chinese Americans, according to new research from Rutgers Health.
The study found...
Long-Term antidepressant use linked to more severe withdrawal symptoms
People who have taken antidepressants for more than two years are much more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop, according to a...
This blood pressure drug may increase suicide risk
A recent study has raised concerns about a potential link between a commonly prescribed type of blood pressure medication and an increased risk of...
Long-term use of depression drugs may raise risk of deadly heart problem
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) happens when the heart suddenly stops beating. It’s a tragic and unexpected event that often comes with no warning.
In younger...
Dangerous depression drug withdrawal symptoms you need to know
A new study has found that about one in six people may feel withdrawal symptoms after they stop taking antidepressants.
These symptoms, also called discontinuation...