Many American adults have alcoholism but are not treated
In a recent study published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, researchers found that although the vast majority of people with alcohol use disorder...
This mental problem linked to 300% higher risk of stroke
In a new study published in Stroke, researchers found that adults who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) were more than three times as likely to...
65+ and lonely? Don’t talk to your doctor about another prescription
In a new study from UC San Francisco, researchers found lonely, older adults are nearly twice as likely to use opioids to ease pain...
Sitting too much can harm your mental health, new study shows
In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of sitting time and physical activity on mental health during the pandemic.
They found that the increase...
This drug combo shows promise for treating alcoholism
In a new study from UCSF, researchers have developed a dual-drug therapy for alcohol use disorder (AUD), without the side effects or complications linked...
This study shows the deep cause of alcohol addiction
In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers found the physical origin of alcohol addiction is located in a network of the human brain...
Many older people have worse depression, anxiety during the pandemic
In a new study from Michigan Medicine, researchers found many people report worse depression, anxiety, sleep and overall mental health in the past year.
Certain...
Chronic pain may impact how your brain processes emotions
In a new study from UNSW Sydney, researchers found people with chronic pain have a disruption to their emotion functions in the brain.
They found...
This depression drug can help stop growth of cancer
In a recent study published in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, researchers found that the antidepressant sertraline inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
It targets a metabolic addiction...
One hour of exercise a week can prevent depression, study finds
In a recent study from the University of New South Wales, researchers found that regular exercise of any intensity can prevent future depression --...