Scientists find big cause of OCD in immune system
Scientists from Yale University have discovered that the immune system might be involved in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Their research suggests that certain antibodies—proteins made...
Common painkiller use during pregnancy linked to higher ADHD risk in children
A new study from the University of Washington suggests that using acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy may increase the risk of children...
Psychedelic drug use linked to higher schizophrenia risk
A new study has found that individuals who visit emergency departments (ED) due to hallucinogen use have a significantly higher risk of developing schizophrenia.
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How diet may help reduce the risk of depression and Alzheimer’s
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests that what we eat could play a role in reducing the risk of both depression and...
Scientists discover root cause of alcohol addiction in brain
A recent study led by researchers at the University of Warwick has identified a brain network involved in alcohol addiction. The findings suggest that...
How to safely use ketamine to treat mental health diseases
Ketamine, a drug originally developed for anesthesia, is gaining attention as a potential breakthrough for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), treatment-resistant depression, and other...
Depression linked to faster development of physical health problems
A new study has found that adults with a history of depression develop long-term physical health conditions about 30% faster than those without depression....
VR meditation offers greater relief for depression and anxiety
A new study from Texas A&M University suggests that meditation in virtual reality (VR) may be more effective in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms...
Scientists discover big cause of OCD in children
A recent study from Yale University suggests that the immune system may play a role in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children. Researchers found that...
Smartwatches provide clues to mental illnesses, study finds
A recent study published in Cell highlights how smartwatches can be powerful tools in biomedicine, particularly for studying psychiatric illnesses and their genetic underpinnings.
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