These mental health drugs may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a challenging and progressive neurological disorder that affects the brain, leading to symptoms such as uncontrollable movements, muscle stiffness, and difficulties...
Depression may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, new study suggests
A new study suggests that depression in some people might be linked to the same toxic plaques in the brain that are associated with...
How massage therapy can help reduce nurse burnout
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses faced high levels of burnout and staffing shortages due to the stressful nature of their job. The pandemic...
This common artificial sweetener linked to higher anxiety
A recent study from Florida State University has raised concerns about the widely used artificial sweetener aspartame, commonly found in diet foods and drinks.
The...
Short mindful breathing eases cancer pain and anxiety
A recent study published in the BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that just 20 minutes of mindful breathing can significantly reduce the intensity and unpleasantness...
Scientists find how to detect and treat schizophrenia early
New research has uncovered a significant link between cognitive impairments and brain network organization in individuals with psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
This...
Do kids grow out of ADHD as they get older?
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more often diagnosed in children. That might make you wonder if people grow out it as they reach adulthood.
ADHD...
Matthew Perry was getting ketamine treatment for depression. What is this and what are...
Federal prosecutors announced they charged five people with providing actor Matthew Perry with the ketamine that led to his death last October.
Perry’s assistant, two...
Childhood neglect damages cognitive function more severely than previously thought
Recent research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London and the City University of New York has uncovered...
Loneliness linked to higher risk of nightmares
A new study, involving researchers from Oregon State University and several other institutions, has found a strong connection between loneliness and the frequency and...