Loneliness can harm heart health in people with diabetes
Loneliness can indeed cast long, chilly shadows across our lives, with effects reaching further and deeper than we might initially suspect.
Recent research brings to...
AI chatbots can be therapists, study finds
Imagine talking to someone, pouring out your feelings, and believing they genuinely understand and empathize with your plight.
Now, imagine that the entity offering a...
Scientists find how psychosis spreads in the brain
Psychosis, which includes diseases like schizophrenia, costs society billions and significantly disrupts the lives of those suffering from it.
A groundbreaking study from Monash University...
‘Magic mushrooms’ may help treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
In the interstice of brain science and psychiatric treatment, psychedelics are resurfacing as a contemplative avenue to alleviate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
A study...
New bracelet can track mood swings in bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder impacts a person's mood, energy, and ability to manage daily life. It swings their emotions from very happy to very sad, making...
Scientists find new drug to fight tough depression
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It's a medical condition that can severely affect people's lives, and sometimes, it doesn't go away even...
Early life adversity may affect mental health across 3 generations
When little creatures like mice experience tough times early in life, it can sometimes impact their behavior and how they feel pain.
Interestingly, researchers have...
Awe-inspiring science can benefit mental well-being
The quest for happiness and meaning in life is a shared human experience.
While religion has traditionally been a source of spiritual fulfillment for many,...
Loneliness may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease, study finds
Navigating through the solitude that loneliness brings can be challenging. Intriguingly, new research uncovers a seemingly hidden risk that loneliness might also present: an...
ADHD is linked to higher car crash risk in older adult drivers
A study spearheaded by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health illuminated a critical relationship between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and vehicular crash...