Scientists find new genes linked to ADHD
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other externalizing disorders impact millions of lives worldwide.
These conditions can lead to impulsive behavior and difficulties in focusing, affecting...
Loneliness strongly harms people with autism, study finds
Loneliness is a pervasive issue that affects both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals.
However, recent research challenges the stereotype that autistic people avoid seeking meaningful social...
PTSD symptoms linked to health risks in midlife women
A study published in JAMA Network Open highlights the association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and health risks among midlife women.
The research suggests...
Gene interaction with stress linked to treatment-resistant depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent mental health condition with genetic and environmental influences.
A new study in Biological Psychiatry explores the interaction between...
Research shows a cause of mental illnesses triggered by childhood abuse
When children experience difficult situations such as neglect or abuse, it can result in significant stress that affects their developing brains.
This stress-induced impact can...
Mindfulness program shows promise in lowering blood pressure, study finds
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a prevalent health concern in the United States, often undetected and untreated. It significantly raises the risk of...
One sleepless night can reverse depression for days, study finds
When people experience an all-nighter, they often describe feeling tired and wired—a state where the body is physically exhausted, but the brain feels unusually...
What you need to know about hoarding disorder
Hoarding is when people collect and keep many items, even if they aren't valuable or needed.
Over time, these things can fill up their homes...
Can a father’s mood affect a child’s behavior and intelligence?
We all know that mothers play a crucial role in their children's development.
However, a new study suggests that fathers' feelings and moods during pregnancy...
Oral contraceptive pills are linked to lower depression risk
A recent study led by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and elsewhere has yielded surprising findings regarding the relationship between oral contraceptive pill...