Mental Health

Depression drugs may affect gut health

In a new study, researchers found that antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs can change the quantity and composition of gut bacteria. These results raise questions...

These dietary supplements may help treat depression, schizophrenia

In a new study, researchers have taken a leap forward by establishing the gold standard for which nutrients are proven to assist in the...

Scientists discover gene as master regulator in schizophrenia

In a new study, researchers have identified a gene that acts as a master regulator of schizophrenia during early human brain development. The findings may...

These personality traits linked to phone addiction

In a new study, researchers have identified the personality traits that increase or decrease the degree of vulnerability to so-called “nomophobia”. It is defined as...

Reducing inflammation may make depression drugs work better

In a new study, researchers found that controlling inflammation may be key to helping the brain develop the flexibility to respond to antidepressant drugs. This...

This ‘blood test’ could accurately detect PTSD

In a new study, researchers found an artificial intelligence tool has a 77% accuracy diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in male combat veterans. The...

This dietary supplement may help treat schizophrenia

In a new study, researchers found a dietary supplement, sarcosine, may help with schizophrenia as part of antipsychotic medication. The finding suggests the readily available...

Your gut bacteria may be linked to depression, high blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found people with high blood pressure had different gut bacteria compared to people with both high blood pressure and...

Suicide rates surging, especially in rural America

In a new study, researchers found suicide is becoming more common in America, an increase most pronounced in rural areas. They also found a cluster...

PTSD linked to higher risk of ovarian cancer

In a new study, researchers found women who experienced more symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) had a greater risk of developing ovarian cancer...