Brain & Mind

This old drug offers fast relief for suicidal thoughts, study finds

A new study from Columbia University brings hope to people struggling with severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Researchers found that ketamine, a drug that has...

Why swearing can make you stronger

Swearing is something most of us do from time to time—when we stub a toe, get cut off in traffic, or feel frustrated. It often...

Frailty and depression together may greatly raise dementia risk

A large international study has found that when older adults have both physical frailty and depression, their risk of developing dementia rises sharply. The researchers...

How depression and anxiety may increase your risk of heart disease

A new study from Mass General Brigham reveals that people with depression and anxiety may be at higher risk of developing heart disease—and stress...

Some depression drugs may raise death risk, study warns

A new study by researchers at Rutgers University and Columbia University has found a serious link between the use of newer antipsychotic medications and...

Falling church attendance is linked to increase of ‘deaths of despair’

A new study suggests that fewer people going to church—especially among white, middle-aged Americans without college degrees—may be connected to the rise in "deaths...

How gut diseases can affect your mental health

Living with gut problems like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can be difficult, both physically and emotionally. These conditions are part of a group called...

Heart disease and depression share inflammation pathways

A major scientific project in Europe, called TO_AITION, has just finished in December 2025. The project aimed to understand why heart disease and depression...

“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...

Feeling left out may age your brain faster, new study finds

New research from the University of St Andrews has found a direct link between social isolation and faster memory and thinking decline in older...

A 30-minute online course can help ease anxiety

A quick online course that takes just 20 to 30 minutes can help young adults become more comfortable with uncertainty and reduce their anxiety...

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...

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...
This diet may protect mental health in older people

Mediterranean-style diet may protect mental health, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that eating a Mediterranean-type diet may protect against depression in later life. The research was conducted by a team...

This blood pressure number may strongly affect your emotional health

High blood pressure isn't just a number your doctor checks; it’s closely tied to heart problems and may also affect your emotions and personality. Researchers...

Why common depression drugs could prevent infections and sepsis

A new study suggests that fluoxetine, commonly known as Prozac, may do more than treat depression. Researchers at the Salk Institute found that it...

Living alone linked to much higher depression risk

Living solo might be linked to feeling more depressed, suggests a study published on February 15 in National Health Statistics Reports by the National...