Living alone may increase cancer risk by one third, study finds
A new study reveals that people who live alone face a greater risk of dying from cancer.
The study conducted by the American Cancer Society...
Dementia hurts not only your memory, but also your emotions
Dementia is a challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
While memory loss is often the focus when discussing dementia, researchers are highlighting another...
Old anxiety drug offers hope to brain cancer patients
Brain cancer, particularly glioblastoma, poses a formidable challenge in the realm of cancer treatment.
Glioblastoma is both the most common and deadly form of brain...
How antidepressants, ketamine and psychedelic drugs may make brains more flexible
The first-line pharmacological treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) are antidepressant drugs known as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
But a significant proportion of people...
Some people with severe depression cannot get ketamine treatment
The treatment of patients with treatment-resistant depression poses a significant challenge within the public health system due to systemic barriers that make effective and...
Heated yoga shows promise in reducing depression symptoms
In a recent clinical trial led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), researchers discovered that heated yoga sessions had a significant positive impact on adults...
Some people may have addiction to ultra-processed foods, study finds
You may have heard the saying, "You can't eat just one" in potato chip ads, and according to a study from the University of...
Older mental drugs may offer new hope for type 2 diabetes treatment
Researchers from the University of Alberta, along with collaborators from other institutions, have made a promising discovery that suggests an older class of antipsychotic...
Light exposure at night linked to mental problems, while daytime light reduces risks
A study involving nearly 87,000 participants, making it the largest of its kind, has revealed a strong connection between light exposure and mental health.
Increased...
Adele called herself a ‘borderline alcoholic’. But is that a real thing?
British singer-songwriter Adele says she has quit drinking, describing herself as a “borderline alcoholic” when she was in her 20s.
She joins a growing number...