Chronic alcohol drinking may cause these 2 mental diseases
Deep within the brain, a small almond-shaped region called the amygdala plays a vital role in how we exhibit emotion, behavior and motivation.
Understandably, it's...
More social media use linked to higher depression risk
In a new study, researchers found that social media use is linked to the development of depression.
The research was conducted by a team at...
Even mild stress may harm your brain functions, study shows
The notion that a bit of stress makes people perform better has been baked into our everyday lives.
In a new study, researchers found that...
Yale scientists find new cause of PTSD
In a new study, researchers did a post-mortem analysis of brain tissue from people who had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The finding...
Depression linked to higher risk of heart disease, early death
In a new study, researchers found further evidence of the link between depressive symptoms and an increased risk of heart disease and early death.
The...
These 2 brain problems can increase COVID-19 death risk
In a new study, researchers found that people hospitalized with COVID-19 and neurological problems including stroke and confusion, have a higher risk of dying...
Scientists find an important cause of schizophrenia
In a new study, researchers found that schizophrenia may—in some part—be caused by disordered functioning of the immune system.
They found the powerful immune suppressant...
This stuff in the gut may boost your metabolic and mental health
Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980 and most of the world's population now live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more...
People with high ADHD-traits are more vulnerable to this sleep problem
In a new study, researchers found that people with high ADHD traits that do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis are less able...
Nightmares linked to these health problems in people with heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that heart patients with weekly nightmares are five times more likely to feel depressed or anxious and even...