This depression drug could shut down the brain if used too much
Ketamine is an anesthetic and pain relief drug.
It has recently been proposed as a new treatment for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Beyond its anesthetic...
This nutrient supplement may help lower depression
In the UK in 2016-17, 1.4 million people had mental health issues, over half of them (53%) had anxiety or stress-related disorders, while a...
ADHD is linked to these unhealthy diets
In a recent study at Örebro Universitet in Sweden and elsewhere, researchers found there is a link between ADHD and dietary habits.
They found a...
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...