Brain & Mind
7 hidden types of “hyperarousal” that may shape many mental disorders
Mental health researchers often use the term “hyperarousal” to describe a state in which the mind and body remain unusually alert, tense, or activated....
Long-term depression drug use may increase heart death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most frightening medical events because it happens quickly and often without warning.
It occurs when the heart suddenly...
Hot weather and air pollution together may raise suicide risk
Suicide is a major public health concern in the United States and around the world. Over the past several decades, suicide rates in the...
Heavy smartphone use linked to eating disorders
Smartphones have become an essential part of everyday life, especially for young people. Many teenagers and young adults use their phones for communication, entertainment,...
Changes in cell energy may show early signs of depression
Major depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects millions of people and can cause deep sadness,...
Self‑admission to psychiatric care gives patients more control and security
Mental health problems affect millions of people around the world. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric illnesses can make daily...
AI helps doctors choose best depression drugs and improve treatment
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can make everyday...
Why multitasking may be a myth: new research shows the brain struggles to do...
Many people believe they are good at multitasking. Modern life often requires people to switch between several activities, such as answering messages while working,...
Stopping opioid painkillers too quickly may trigger mental health crises
Prescription opioids are commonly used to treat severe or long-term pain. These medicines can help people manage conditions such as chronic back pain, nerve...
Common drugs for depression may raise risk of death
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can cause deep...
Smartphone therapy could help adults living with ADHD
A new scientific study suggests that a digital therapy program delivered through a smartphone or computer may help adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly...
Cannabis may distort memories and disrupt daily thinking, study finds
Cannabis is widely used in many parts of the world, especially as laws change and the drug becomes more accessible.
Many people know that cannabis...
Popular Reports
Vitamin D does not reduce depression risk, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found vitamin D supplementation does not protect against depression in middle-age or older adulthood.
They found there was no strong...
Common sleep hormone may reduce self-harm, anxiety, depression
Depression and self-harm are serious issues that affect many young people. Depression is a mood disorder that can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and...
Mindfulness meditation could ease chronic jaw pain in women
Living with constant pain can wear down both body and mind.
For women suffering from temporomandibular disorder (TMD)—a condition that affects the jaw joint and...
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...
Hunger hormones influence decision-making in the brain, study shows
A study by University College London (UCL) has revealed that hunger hormones produced in the gut can directly impact a decision-making region of the...