Brain & Mind
Long-term use of anxiety and sleep drugs may strongly harm brain health
Medicines called benzodiazepines are often used to help people with anxiety or sleep problems. They are known to work very well, especially for short-term...
Why some people struggle to break harmful habits
New research from psychologists at UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University has uncovered why some people struggle to break harmful habits. Their study suggests...
Why hoarding disorder is much more than just a mess
When most people hear about hoarding, they often think of the extreme examples shown on reality TV—homes packed with piles of junk, rooms filled...
How to make your apology more effective
It can be difficult to find the right words to show you really mean it when you apologize. But there are linguistic cues you...
How therapy dogs help domestic abuse survivors heal and find hope
A recent study published in People and Animals: The International Journal of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations has uncovered how therapy dogs can provide comfort and...
Anti-inflammatory drug may benefit people with depression
A new study led by researchers at Emory University has revealed a promising new approach to treating one of the most challenging symptoms of...
Why long-term use of anxiety drugs can be harmful
Anxiety and sleep problems are common issues that many people struggle with. To help with these conditions, doctors often prescribe medications called benzodiazepines.
These drugs, such...
Yale study shows big cause of OCD in some children
Researchers at Yale University have made a significant discovery that could help explain why some children develop obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
They found that certain antibodies—proteins...
How the brain reacts when things don’t go as expected—and why it matters
Imagine walking through a park, hearing the crunch of leaves with each step. Now picture taking another step—but there's no sound.
Your brain immediately notices...
Two weight-loss drugs may reduce alcohol drinking by 66%, study finds
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) and published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism suggests that two popular weight-loss drugs,...
New device could help diagnose anxiety and depression
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have created a groundbreaking device that could transform how doctors diagnose mental health conditions like depression and anxiety....
Study shows how short- and long-term sleep loss affect the brain
Sleep problems affect a large part of the population, from tired teens staying up too late on their phones to older adults struggling with...
Popular Reports
Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here’s what the research...
Amusement and pleasant surprises – and the laughter they can trigger – add texture to the fabric of daily life.
Those giggles and guffaws can...
More sleep time after trauma could ease ill effects, study says
Increasing the amount of time spent asleep immediately after a traumatic experience may ease any negative consequences, suggests a new study conducted by researchers...
How to treat and deal with ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a condition that often begins between ages 3 and 6, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
And...
Medication can help you make the most of therapy − a psychologist and neuroscientist...
There is mounting recognition in the scientific community that combining different treatment approaches for mental health conditions can create a benefit greater than the...
Feeling hungry? Your brain might be controlling your immune system
New research from The University of Manchester is changing how scientists think about the link between fasting and the immune system.
The study, which was...