Brain & Mind
Eating more veggies can improve your mental health
Eating more vegetables—and some fruit—may be linked to better mental health, according to a large Australian study.
Researchers from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), based...
Stronger cannabis linked to higher risk of mental illness, study finds
Cannabis today is very different from what it was 20 years ago.
According to Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, a researcher and medical doctor at the University...
How sneaky social media ads slip past our attention
Think you can easily spot an ad on social media?
You might want to think again.
New research shows that on platforms like Instagram, ads are...
Beyond love: How the ‘cuddle hormone’ shapes friendships
Oxytocin is often called the “love hormone” or “cuddle hormone,” famous for its role in feelings of closeness during sex, childbirth, breastfeeding, and affectionate...
New way to treat severe, treatment-resistant depression
Running from your brainstem down through your body, two long nerve pathways—called the vagus nerves—connect your brain to your heart, lungs, abdomen, and intestines.
These...
Can cannabis increase your risk of psychosis?
Cannabis use is changing—and so are its potential effects on mental health.
A new article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal highlights growing concerns about...
Now night light may damage your brain, mood, and metabolism
Dr. Randy J. Nelson is not your typical scientist.
Before he became one of the world’s leading experts on circadian rhythms — the body’s natural...
How caffeine changes the sleeping brain
Caffeine is one of the most widely used substances in the world.
It’s in coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and many soft drinks, making it...
This drug can help people with PTSD forget trauma
For many people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the most difficult part of recovery is not the initial trauma — it’s the way the...
Scientists discover a rapid-acting depression drug with low side effect
Depression is a growing health problem affecting millions of people around the world.
Although there are many medications available, they often take weeks to work...
Hidden stress may speed up memory loss in older people
Stress that people keep inside may be quietly damaging brain health in older Chinese Americans, according to new research from Rutgers Health.
The study found...
Long-Term antidepressant use linked to more severe withdrawal symptoms
People who have taken antidepressants for more than two years are much more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop, according to a...
Popular Reports
Why newborns look ‘less cute’ than older babies
In a recent study, researchers from Brock University find that adults think the faces of babies most appealing at around the six-month mark.
This means...
How COVID-19 damages the brain’s control center, causing long-lasting symptoms
A new study shows that damage to the brainstem—the control center of the brain—may explain the long-lasting physical and mental symptoms experienced by some...
Ultra-processed foods linked to cognitive decline, shows study
In recent years, research has consistently shown that consuming ultraprocessed foods can lead to various health issues, including inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, obesity, and...
The connection between mental health and blood pressure
When we think about high blood pressure, or hypertension, we often consider diet, exercise, and genetics. However, there's another crucial piece of the puzzle...
For older people, drugs may treat depression better than exercise
In a new study from the Albacete Zone VIII Health Center in Spain, researchers found that antidepressants may be more effective than exercise for...