Brain & Mind
Exercise may be one of the most powerful treatments for depression and anxiety
Depression and anxiety are among the most common health problems in the world today. They affect people of all ages, from teenagers to older...
Fast brain therapy may bring depression relief in just one week, study finds
Depression is a serious condition that affects how people think, feel, and live their daily lives. For many people, antidepressant medications help, but a...
Implanted nerve device could treat severe, chronic depression
Major depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. In the United States alone, about one in five adults...
Mental health issues after a cancer diagnosis may affect death risk
A new study has found that adults who develop mental health problems soon after being diagnosed with cancer may face a higher risk of...
AI may spot schizophrenia and bipolar disorder years earlier
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious mental health conditions that often begin in late teenage years or early adulthood. These illnesses can deeply affect...
Why adding eyes makes robots seem more human
A new study suggests that something as simple as adding eyes to a humanoid robot can dramatically change how people perceive it.
Researchers from Tampere...
AI chatbots may worse mental diseases
A new study has raised concerns about how artificial intelligence chatbots may affect people living with mental illness.
Researchers looked at electronic health records from...
Many older people given risky mental health drugs without official approval
A new large study from Finland has revealed that many older adults are being prescribed strong psychiatric medications for reasons not officially approved by...
Stopping depression drugs may cause harsh withdrawal symptoms
A new large study has found that about one in six people may experience withdrawal symptoms after they stop taking antidepressants.
These medicines are widely...
Fitness may help you stay calm under stress
Most people know that regular exercise helps the body stay healthy, but new research suggests it may also help the mind stay calm during...
Why dark pool trading could make stock market crashes more likely
A growing share of stock trading is moving away from traditional public exchanges into private electronic platforms known as “dark pools.”
While these venues offer...
Fast-acting psychedelic shows promise for depression relief
Major depressive disorder is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. It affects how people think, feel, and...
Popular Reports
Common gut disease linked to substance use disorders
In a new study, researchers found that one in six persons with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experience a substance use disorder in their lifetime.
The...
Mothers’ parenting stress can predict children’s academic performance at kindergarten entry
For children to succeed when they reach kindergarten, they must be ready for the demands of a school day.
For example, they need to follow...
Wearable devices may cause anxiety in people with this heart problem
Wearable devices like smartwatches are marketed as tools to help people monitor their health and quickly address any symptoms.
For those with atrial fibrillation (Afib),...
Scientists find new drug to treat depression effectively
In a new study, researchers found a drug that works against depression by a completely different mechanism than existing treatments.
They showed that ezogabine (also...
Scientists find why reducing calories in diet can slow brain aging
Scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging have made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of dietary restriction and its effects on...