Shorter telomeres linked to higher risk of stroke, dementia, and depression
A new study suggests that people with shorter protective caps at the ends of their chromosomes, called telomeres, may have a higher risk of developing age-related...
Cannabis use linked to schizophrenia, study shows
A new study from Canadian researchers has found that the proportion of new schizophrenia cases associated with cannabis use disorder (CUD) has more than...
Study shows major causes of depression in older adults
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems around the world. It makes people feel sad, lose interest in daily activities, and...
Depression drug ketamine could treat PTSD, study shows
A new study has found that small doses of liquid ketamine, taken in a clinical setting, can significantly reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder...
Common blood pressure drugs can affect sleep and mental health
Sleep is essential for good health, yet many people struggle to get enough rest. In the United States, about one in three adults does...
Alcohol cannot reduce depression, study shows
A new study from the University of Chicago Medicine has found that people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depression experience just as much...
Depression drugs effectively reduce anxiety symptoms
A new review from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews confirms that antidepressants can effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in clinical...
How mental health affects your heart health
The connection between mental health and heart disease is a growing area of research, and the findings are clear: your emotional well-being can significantly...
Communication problems can be the sign of a mental health disorder
Human interactions are complex and come with their share of disappointments. This can be the case, for instance, when a loved one doesn’t react...
Study links blood pressure drug to increased suicide risk
A recent study suggests that a commonly prescribed type of blood pressure medication, known as angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), might be linked to a...