Brain & Mind
Hearing loss and tinnitus linked to poorer mental and social health
A new study from China has found that age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and tinnitus are linked to worse physical, mental, and social health in...
A break from alcohol in January can improve your mood, sleep and health
As a new year begins, more and more people are choosing to take part in “Dry January,” a month where they stop drinking alcohol.
This...
The root cause of depression you need to know
Depression is a serious mental health issue that affects millions of people around the world. It’s more than just feeling sad or having a...
Is Narcissism a unique American personality trait?
Many people believe that narcissism is mainly an American problem.
This idea often comes from movies, television shows, popular books, and even news stories that...
How your blood pressure could be affecting your emotional health
When your doctor checks your blood pressure, it’s more than just a number.
High blood pressure is known to harm your heart, but it may...
Depression may double epilepsy risk and make treatment harder
New research shows that people who have depression are more than twice as likely to develop epilepsy.
Even more concerning, once someone with depression is...
Women with these health issues face higher risk of depression
Many women live with painful gynecological conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and irregular periods. These health issues are common, and they often affect everyday life.
Women...
FDA-approved drug may help treat both alcohol addiction and pain
Scientists at Scripps Research have discovered that a drug already approved by the FDA for treating inflammation might also help people who struggle with...
Certain blood pressure drugs are linked to higher suicide risk
A new study from Canada has raised concerns about a possible link between a type of blood pressure medication and a higher risk of...
How magic mushrooms may rewire the brain and reduce depression
A new international study led by scientists at Cornell University has uncovered fascinating clues about how psilocybin, the active chemical in magic mushrooms, changes...
Low level of this nutrient in the brain may trigger anxiety disorders
New research from UC Davis Health shows that people with anxiety disorders tend to have lower levels of a brain chemical called choline.
This discovery...
This single gene can directly cause mental diseases
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about one in seven people worldwide had a mental illness in 2021. The most common conditions were...
Popular Reports
“Magic mushrooms” may help treat OCD better than cannabis
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a mental health condition where people experience unwanted, repeated thoughts and feel the need to do certain actions over...
New study links genetic risk of depression to other mental problems
A groundbreaking study led by Aarhus University, Denmark, has discovered a significant genetic correlation between depression and other psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,...
Hoarding disorder and brain health: What to know
Hoarding is when people collect and keep a lot of items, even things that aren't valuable or needed. Over time, these items can fill...
This common mental issue could be a sign of high dementia risk
Older adults with severe apathy, or lack of interest in usual activities, may have a greater chance of developing dementia than people with few...
People with these 2 mental problems may develop Alzheimer’s early
In a new study, researchers found that having depression is known to increase your risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.
They found that if people do...