Brain & Mind
Older people have the highest suicide risk in the U.S.
Older adults have the highest suicide rates in the U.S., yet many national suicide prevention organizations lack easily accessible resources tailored to this age group, according to a...
An orange a day keeps depression away, study shows
A new study suggests that eating an orange a day may reduce the risk of depression by 20%. The research, published in Microbiome, found that citrus...
AI may help detect schizophrenia and bipolar disorder earlier
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious mental illnesses that often appear in early adulthood. While effective treatments exist, getting the right diagnosis can take...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says antidepressants are harder to quit than heroin – is...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been sworn in as the US health and human services secretary, despite saying a few things that raised eyebrows...
Narcissists are more likely to feel excluded—even when they aren’t
New research published by the American Psychological Association suggests that narcissistic individuals experience social exclusion more often than others. However, this may not always...
How the brain rewires itself after a stroke to regain speech
A stroke can be devastating, especially when it affects the ability to speak.
For many stroke survivors, speech improves over time, but until now, scientists...
5 things parents should know – and do – to keep kids’ hearts healthy
Keeping kids healthy can be a big job. From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting...
Video games show potential for helping ADHD symptoms
A new study published in JMIR Serious Games suggests that serious video games, when combined with medication, may help improve certain symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The...
This blood pressure drug could help treat ADHD
A new study suggests that amlodipine, a common blood pressure medication, could be repurposed to help manage ADHD symptoms.
Researchers from the University of Surrey and other international institutions...
What is the average waiting time to see a neurologist?
Older adults in the United States face significant delays in accessing specialized neurological care, according to a study published in Neurology.
The study found that...
Understanding root cause of hoarding disorder
Many people have seen hoarding disorder on reality TV, where homes are filled with piles of clutter. But hoarding is much more than just...
She thought she had food poisoning. She was bleeding in her brain.
As usual, Julie Ferris-Tillman had a full evening planned after leaving her office.
By day, she's vice president of a public relations firm in Milwaukee....
Popular Reports
How positive emotions influence your health
Do you tend to look on the sunny side, or do you see a future filled with dark, stormy skies?
A growing body of research...
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...
Running or medicine, which is better for treating depression?
Unpacking Choices for Mental Health
Depression and anxiety weigh heavily on countless individuals, prompting the exploration of diverse treatment options.
A study led by Professor Brenda...
How anxiety and PTSD can strongly change your brain
In a new study from UC Berkeley, researchers found anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could increase myelin—a substance that expedites communication between neurons—in...
How our moods swing from dawn till dusk
Have you ever noticed how some days you wake up feeling a bit off, even before the day really begins?
Well, researchers from the University...