Fulfilling a final wish can bring peace and healing at life’s end
When people near the end of their lives get the chance to fulfill a “bucket list” wish—whether that means visiting Disneyland, enjoying a favorite...
Why some people can’t stop self-destructive habits
We are taught from a young age that our actions have consequences. Most people can easily connect what they do with what happens next.
But...
Sugary drinks may increase depression risk, especially in women
Sugary drinks like soda and lemonade may do more harm than just causing weight gain. A new study shows that these drinks could also...
Transplanting gut bacteria may help reduce depression, study finds
A new study suggests that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)—a procedure that introduces healthy bacteria from a donor’s stool into a patient’s gut—might help reduce...
This common drug boosts motivation in people with depression
Many people with depression find it hard to feel motivated. Even getting out of bed or doing simple tasks can feel like a struggle.
While...
This brain chemical can cause depression and suicide thoughts
Scientists from Columbia University and McGill University have discovered that high levels of a brain chemical called SGK1 may be responsible for depression and...
Your heart might predict if depression drugs will work
A new study has found that your heart’s reaction in the first minute of a brain stimulation treatment might help doctors know if the...
New brain test may predict sexual side effects of depression drugs
Scientists have found that problems like trouble having an erection or reaching orgasm during antidepressant treatment may be linked to serotonin levels in the...
People who tweet on X late night have the worst mental wellness, study finds
Using Twitter (also known as X) late into the night may be damaging your mental health, according to a new study by the University...
What your DNA says about cannabis use and mental health
Scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, working with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have discovered new links between cannabis...