Brain & Mind
What is the major cause of hoarding?
When most people hear about hoarding, they often think of extreme cases shown on reality TV—homes filled with piles of things, rooms that are...
1 in 6 people suffers from withdrawal symptoms when quitting depression drugs
Many people take antidepressants to manage depression or anxiety. These medicines can be very helpful. But what happens when someone wants to stop taking...
Why PTSD is much more than fear
When most people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they imagine symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and feeling constantly on edge.
These are the fear-based symptoms...
Heavy metals may worsen ADHD symptoms in children
Children with ADHD often show signs like being very active, acting without thinking, or having trouble paying attention. In Catalonia, Spain, about 6% of...
Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a neurologist explains how...
If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it...
Millions of Americans microdose ‘magic mushroom’ compounds
Psychedelics are becoming more popular in the United States, but not always for the reasons people might expect.
A new study from the RAND Corporation...
Why U.S. middle-aged adults report more loneliness and poor health than peers abroad
People born in the 1960s and early 1970s in the United States are experiencing more loneliness, depression, memory problems, and physical weakness than earlier...
Can some mental health drugs make depression worse?
A new study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found something worrying. It shows that some people with depression may face a higher...
Exercise may be just as effective as therapy for depression
Around 280 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Many of them turn to therapy or antidepressant medications for help.
But a new review from researchers...
Study finds major cause of hearing voices in schizophrenia
A new study from UNSW Sydney provides some of the clearest evidence yet that hearing voices in schizophrenia may come from the brain confusing...
Just 24 minutes of music therapy can lower anxiety
A new study has found that listening to specially designed music for just 24 minutes can significantly reduce anxiety. This simple approach could be...
Daily AI chat use linked to higher risk of depression
If you spend a lot of time chatting with AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Google Gemini, you might want to take a...
Popular Reports
Breast milk sugar helps protect babies from Group B strep infection
Group B strep (GBS) are bacteria found normally in vagina, intestine and rectal area in about 33% of healthy pregnant women. Most pregnant women...
Living with eczema can be a hidden mental health struggle
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), is a skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it's often recognized for causing itching...
How to live with high-functioning anxiety
High-functioning anxiety is a term used to describe people who appear successful and calm on the outside but often feel very anxious, overwhelmed, or...
Common depression drugs may increase alcohol use disorder
A recent study suggests that antidepressants might help people with alcohol use disorder avoid relapse, but only if the antidepressants effectively reduce their depression...
Analyzing autistic brain with graph theory
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs social interaction and verbal as well as non-verbal communication. It can also lead to restricted and repetitive...