People with mood, anxiety disorders share same abnormalities in brain
In a new study, researchers found for the first time that patients with mood and anxiety disorders share the same abnormalities in regions of...
Drugs and talk therapy equally effective for treating depression
Spending an hour in talk therapy with a trained counselor costs much more, and takes more time, than swallowing an inexpensive antidepressant pill.
But a...
Obesity and addictions may overlap a lot, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that people with obesity behave somewhat like people with addictions to alcohol or drugs.
But obesity is also a...
Middle-aged adults with this mental problem may have a heart attack easily
In a new study, researchers found middle-aged adults who show symptoms of borderline personality disorder may be at greater risk for a heart attack.
They...
These drugs may effectively and safely reduce depression symptoms
In a new study, researchers found anti-inflammatory agents, such as aspirin/paracetamol, statins, and antibiotics can safely and effectively curb the symptoms of major depression.
And...
PTSD nearly doubles infection risk
In a new study, researchers found people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were 1.8 times as likely to have any infection as those without...
The tendency to hear ‘voices’ in schizophrenia may start in infancy
In a new study, researchers found the propensity to hear 'voices' in schizophrenia may be established by infancy.
The research was reported by a team...
Metacognitive therapy may help treat depression effectively
In a new study, researchers found fewer patients relapse after metacognitive therapy for depression.
The research was conducted by a team from the Norwegian University...
This method may help you get rid of fearful memories
In a new study, researchers found that mindfulness meditation training could alter how we process fearful memories.
Participating in an eight-week mindfulness meditation program appears...
Moderate alcohol drinking linked to less chronic pain, depression
Many people jokingly refer to their occasional glass of wine after work as medicine.
A new study hints at there being some truth to the...