Brain & Mind
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...
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...
Popular Reports
Feeling anxious? Try this breathing technique
Many of us have been there. That moment when someone or something triggers an overwhelming sense of anxiety from within.
When emotion takes over and our chests...
A simple test could catch memory problems early
Memory problems can be an early sign of cognitive impairment, a condition that affects your thinking and learning abilities.
Sometimes, it can lead to serious...
Stress may link depression and heart disease
In a new study, researchers found stress may lead to inflammation in the body, which links heart disease and depression.
The research was conducted by...
Opioid use linked to higher risk of mood disorders
A new study from at the University of Queensland found people who are prescribed opioids for pain relief have a higher risk of developing...
How music training can help improve cognitive function
Musical people seem to have a special advantage when it comes to focusing in noisy environments.
A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the...