Brain & Mind
Vitamin D may help lower the risk of suicide
A study from the Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention and collaborating institutions has found that treating low vitamin D levels with supplements may...
Vegetarian diet may increase your depression risk, study finds
Scientists from Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences report that following a vegetarian diet may be linked to a higher risk of depression.
Depression is more...
Scientists ask AI to generate human bodies—and the results reveal clear biases
A new study from the University of Toronto has found that today’s artificial intelligence image generators often reproduce—and even exaggerate—common stereotypes about the human...
Real causes of depression everyone needs to know
Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It’s more than just feeling sad or having a...
These two things are most effective ADHD treatments, study finds
A new large review of ADHD treatments has found that medication works best for both children and adults, while cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is...
6 foods you can eat to support better mental health
Mental health is a vital part of overall wellbeing. It influences how we think, feel, behave, and connect with others, and it affects our...
Coffee may slow aging in people with mental illness
Drinking a maximum of 3–4 cups of coffee a day may slow the 'biological' aging of people with severe mental illness, by lengthening their...
Why Black Friday feels so stressful — and how to outsmart the shopping hype
As Black Friday approaches, shops and websites fill with flashing deals, countdown timers, and bold promises of massive savings.
For many people, the thrill of...
Mental health problems may double heart disease risk
Almost half of all Americans live with some form of heart disease, and about one in four lives with a mental health condition.
A new...
Stronger cannabis products linked to psychosis and addiction
A new review of nearly 100 studies has found that cannabis products with high levels of THC—the chemical that causes the “high”—are linked to...
How mindfulness may help prevent opioid addiction
Our bodies are always talking to us. When we are hungry, our stomachs growl.
When we’re cold, we shiver. When we feel pain, we try...
Can blood pressure drug beta-blockers increase depression risk?
A major new study from the Berlin Institute of Health has brought fresh insight into how beta-blockers—a common type of heart medicine—affect mental health.
This...
Popular Reports
How football raises the risk for brain injury
Brain injuries can arise from hits to the head during contact sports like football or soccer.
Repeated brain injuries can lead to a condition called...
This TB medication may help fight anxiety and fear
In a new study, researchers found a medication used as a second line of defense against tuberculosis could enhance therapy for fear and anxiety...
Why harmful autism myths are so common
US president Donald Trump's claim that pregnant women should avoid acetaminophen—a statement that is both harmful and not backed by the science—fits into a...
More than half of people with autoimmune diseases have depression, study finds
Living with an auto-immune condition can be hard. These are diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, which can cause a lot of pain.
But now,...
ChatGPT may manage depression better than doctors, study finds
In a study published in the open-access journal Family Medicine and Community Health, researchers have found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT can potentially outperform...