Mental Health

There could be three types of depression

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression and these rates are on the rise. However, doctors and scientists...

This high blood pressure drug could help treat pain and anxiety

In a recent study, researchers found that an inhaled form of a high blood pressure medication has the potential to treat certain types of...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder may help prevent obesity

In a new study, researchers found that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are significantly less likely to become overweight or obese. The research examined the...

Scientists discover early warning signs of psychosis

In a recent study, researchers found that brains of people at risk of psychosis exhibit a pattern that can help predict whether they will...

Negative mood linked to high inflammation risk

In a new study, researchers found that negative mood—such as sadness and anger—is associated with higher levels of inflammation and may be a signal...

Children of problem drinkers more likely to marry problem drinkers

In a new study, researchers found that children of parents who have alcohol use disorder are more likely to get married under the age...

Schizophrenia may come from a common personality

In a recent study, researchers found that the signals in people’s brains differ depending on a particular aspect of an individual’s personality, termed Schizotypy. The...

Vitamin D deficiency linked to depression in older people

In a new study, researchers found that a deficiency in vitamin D was linked to a substantially increased risk of depression (+75%) over a...

Marijuana use linked to schizophrenia, new study shows

In a large-scale genetic study, researchers found that some of the same genes linked to the use of cannabis are also linked to certain...

How social media use linked to depression

In a new research study, researchers found a correlation between the use of social media and depression symptoms like loneliness and fatigue. The study was...