Brain & Mind

Can blood tests detect depression?

A new study suggests that certain signals in the blood, known as inflammation markers, may be linked to depression in women with type 2...

AI may help match depression patients to the right treatment faster

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects how people feel, think, and live their daily lives. Many...

Medicinal cannabis may not reduce anxiety, depression, ADHD

A major new study has raised concerns about the use of medicinal cannabis for treating mental health conditions. The research suggests that cannabis-based medicines may...

Why some people develop depression in chronic pain while others don’t

Chronic pain is a long-lasting condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can come from many causes, such as nerve damage,...

A surprising arthritis drug may help restore motivation in depression

Many people who live with depression say that the hardest part is not just feeling sad, but feeling stuck. Simple tasks like getting out...

Scientists discover a hidden cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease

In recent years, scientists around the world have been trying to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. These conditions...

Diabetes drugs may also improve mental health, study finds

Medications that are commonly used to treat diabetes and help with weight loss may also have unexpected benefits for mental health, according to a...

‘Magic mushroom’ therapy for depression: what to know

Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. It affects how people feel, think, and function in...

Your blood pressure may affect your emotion health

When we think about blood pressure, we usually focus on heart health and numbers on a monitor. However, new research suggests that blood pressure,...

Study finds big cause for both delusions and low motivation in schizophrenia

Scientists have known for many years that dopamine plays an important role in how the brain learns from rewards. Dopamine is a chemical messenger...

Are psychedelic drugs better than antidepressants?

In recent years, psychedelic-assisted therapy has gained a lot of attention as a possible breakthrough treatment for depression. Substances like psilocybin, often called “magic mushrooms,”...

One simple conversation could help prevent another suicide attempt, study finds

A new international study has found that even a short and simple conversation after a suicide attempt can make a meaningful difference. Researchers discovered that...

Popular Reports

Negative mood linked to high inflammation risk

In a new study, researchers found that negative mood—such as sadness and anger—is associated with higher levels of inflammation and may be a signal...

How to have more successful conversations for salary negotiation or job promotion

Negotiating a salary increase or a job promotion ranks high on the list of hard conversations to have at work, and it doesn’t get...
Brain Training

Do you believe brain training smartphone apps?

Nowadays brain training apps have become popular. With a simple, short, and colorful game, many smartphone users think that they get a chance to improve...

How the brain knows when to take out the trash

The brain has its own housekeeping service, a sophisticated mechanism that cleans up debris that is left over from cellular activity. But scientists have had...

Micro-dosing psychedelic substances linked to better mood and focus, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found that people who took very small doses of psychedelic substances reported improved mood and focus. But these people also...