Brain & Mind
How social hardships shape brain health and dementia risk
Our life experiences—especially social ones—shape who we are. But they don’t just affect our identity.
They also influence our long-term health, including the health of...
Marriage is better for your health and happiness, study confirms
A new study suggests that being married might help people feel healthier and happier compared to being single.
Researchers from the University of Michigan and...
Can some depression drugs raise your dementia risk?
A large study from the University of East Anglia has found a possible link between certain medications and a higher risk of dementia.
This study...
Study shows deep cause of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Scientists have grown tiny, pea-sized brains in the lab to better understand how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder affect the brain.
These two mental health conditions...
‘Magic mushroom’ may ease chronic pain and depression, study finds
Chronic pain is a major health problem around the world, affecting more than 1.5 billion people.
It often comes with mental health issues like depression...
Taking care of mental health before surgery may improve recovery, study finds
Depression does not only affect the mind; it can also seriously impact the body.
It has been linked to poor sleep, weaker immunity, and even...
These drugs may help curb alcohol addiction
Excessive alcohol consumption is a serious issue worldwide, often leading to alcohol use disorder (AUD) and contributing to mental health problems such as depression...
How childhood stress may cause mental illness
When children experience serious stress—like abuse, neglect, or lack of care—it can change how their brains grow.
This kind of stress can increase the risk...
How anxiety affects your blood pressure – and what you can do
Anxiety is something everyone feels from time to time.
It’s that nervous or uneasy feeling you might get before a big event, a test, or...
How food temperature affects your mental and gut health
A new study by researchers at San Diego State University has found that the temperature of the food and drinks we consume might affect...
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...
Study finds important cause of anxiety in low-risk chest pain patients
Chest pain is the second most common reason people go to the emergency department (ED), but most cases—about 80%—are low-risk and not related to...
Popular Reports
New eye simulation method could reduce depression and dementia symptoms
Scientists from The University of Hong Kong and elsewhere found that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface could reduce depression-like symptoms and improve...
How does daylight saving time affect sleep and mental health?
On Sunday, Nov. 5, parts of the world, including most of the United States and Canada, will participate in the annual ritual of setting...
Scientists discover a new way to detect narcissism
Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep need for excessive attention and admiration.
People with narcissistic traits...
Common drugs for improving cognition only boost short-term focus – at high cost
In a new study, researchers found that common drugs used for a brain boost could only provide a short-term benefit with a high price.
The...
Depression drugs linked to doubled death risk in heart disease
In a recent study from Copenhagen University Hospital, scientists found antidepressants and other psychiatric medications are linked to an almost doubled risk of premature...