Brain & Mind
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...
Scientists discover a brain chemical tied to trauma to depression
New research by neuroscientists from Columbia University and McGill University has found a brain chemical that may explain why some people who faced trauma...
Could a common blood pressure drug raise suicide risk?
A new study has raised an important health concern. It suggests that a certain type of blood pressure medicine might be linked to a...
The hidden dangers of anxiety drugs you need to know
A long time ago, scientists at Yale University began looking into a group of drugs called benzodiazepines.
These medicines were created to help people who...
Depression drug may cause long-term weight gain, study warns
A new study has found that people who take antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over time. In fact, those who take these...
Too much screen time may slow brain development and worsen ADHD symptoms in children
In today’s world, screens are everywhere. Children use them for learning, talking to friends, and having fun.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, young people have been...
Why some suicides happen without any warning signs
When someone dies by suicide, the people who knew them often say the same words: “I had no idea.” This is not just a...
Could a simple infection trigger OCD?
Many people think of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, as a problem that only affects adults.
In reality, this condition often begins in childhood. Studies suggest...
AI can diagnose mental health disease better than traditional tools
A new study has found that an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant can talk with people about their mental health and offer more accurate assessments...
Why social frailty might be the key to preventing dementia
When most people think about dementia, they think of memory problems or brain scans.
But according to Dr. Suraj Samtani, a clinical psychologist and researcher...
Nighttime phone use may increase suicidal thoughts
Smartphones have become a normal part of modern life. People use them for work, social connection, entertainment, and to find information.
Many people check their...
Popular Reports
7 tips for managing your mental health during holidays
The holidays can be a time for joy and connecting with friends and loved ones, but they can also bring stress and sadness.
How to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is typically treated with medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of the two.
Although most patients with OCD respond to treatment, some patients...
How to overcome pandemic fatigue
The sharp rise in COVID-19 cases throughout Pennsylvania and across the United States makes continued vigilance with established safety efforts essential to helping slow...
Misused grammar can cause physical stress, study finds
A recent study conducted by professors at the University of Birmingham sheds light on a fascinating aspect of human physiology: how our bodies respond...
How early antibiotics can turn immunity into allergy
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered how giving antibiotics to newborns can increase their risk of developing lifelong respiratory allergies.
This groundbreaking...