Anxiety meds may impact cognitive function over time
The Helpful but Risky Pills
When people struggle with anxiety or have trouble sleeping, doctors often prescribe medications called benzodiazepines.
These pills are good at calming...
New fathers much more likely to depend on depression drugs if they previously used...
A recent study by UCL researchers published in JAMA Network Open reveals that new fathers are more than 30 times likely to be prescribed...
How loneliness and depression affect digestive health in older people
While older Americans are living longer, a surprising number are struggling with digestive diseases.
Conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn’s disease aren't just painful;...
Scientists find new way to help night owl teens beat depression
Not Laziness, but Biology
Teenagers who stay up late and struggle with early school schedules—commonly known as "night owls"—are more prone to depression.
The common stereotype...
Scientists find link between wildfire smoke and rising suicide rates in rural areas
We all know that air pollution can hurt our lungs and hearts, but what about our minds? New research is shedding light on a...
Night owls more prone to anxiety due to altered fear learning, study suggests
Do you find yourself most productive at night or in the early morning? A new study has found that people who are naturally inclined...
Hobbies can protect older people from depression, study finds
Most of us love our hobbies, whether it's reading a good book, knitting, or playing chess.
But did you know that having a hobby can...
Depression drugs may reduce negative memories while improving overall memory
New Discoveries from Rice University
Researchers at Rice University have recently published a study that shines a new light on the potential benefits of antidepressants,...
Your iPhone will soon be able to track your mental health with iOS 17,...
When Apple’s latest software updates drop this month, users will have access to mental health and wellness features unlike anything currently available in a...
Common causes of hoarding disorder, according to science
Hoarding disorder has often been sensationalized on reality TV, but it's far more complicated than just being overly messy.
What's going on beneath the surface...