Taking care of mental health before surgery may improve recovery, study finds
Depression does not only affect the mind; it can also seriously impact the body.
It has been linked to poor sleep, weaker immunity, and even...
These drugs may help curb alcohol addiction
Excessive alcohol consumption is a serious issue worldwide, often leading to alcohol use disorder (AUD) and contributing to mental health problems such as depression...
How childhood stress may cause mental illness
When children experience serious stress—like abuse, neglect, or lack of care—it can change how their brains grow.
This kind of stress can increase the risk...
How anxiety affects your blood pressure – and what you can do
Anxiety is something everyone feels from time to time.
It’s that nervous or uneasy feeling you might get before a big event, a test, or...
How food temperature affects your mental and gut health
A new study by researchers at San Diego State University has found that the temperature of the food and drinks we consume might affect...
Popular hair-loss drug is linked to depression and suicide
For over 20 years, millions of men have taken finasteride to stop hair loss.
But behind its promise of thicker hair, a growing body of...
Study finds important cause of anxiety in low-risk chest pain patients
Chest pain is the second most common reason people go to the emergency department (ED), but most cases—about 80%—are low-risk and not related to...
How brief stress can help your brain reframe a tough workout
When you lift weights, walk up a steep hill or ride a bike, your body is continuously sending sensory signals to your brain.
These signals...
Study shows big cause of ketamine deaths
Deaths linked to illicit ketamine use in the UK have risen sharply over the past decade, with a 20-fold increase since 2015.
But new research...
Exercise could help smokers reduce depression and sleep problems
Regular exercise may help smokers over the age of 40 lower their risk of depression and sleep problems to levels similar to non-smokers, according...