Brain & Mind
Getting fitter may help improve your brain functions
Many people know that exercise is good for the body.
It can strengthen the heart, improve muscle health, and help control weight. However, scientists are...
How ketamine may rapidly relieve severe depression
Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. Doctors call the most severe form major depressive disorder,...
New ‘magic mushroom’ drug could treat depression without hallucinations
Psychedelic drugs have recently returned to the spotlight in medical research. Scientists around the world are studying whether substances once considered dangerous or purely...
Deep sleep may protect older people from anxiety
As people grow older, many parts of the body change, including sleep patterns and emotional health. Older adults often report that they sleep less...
A simple cheek swab may help detect schizophrenia earlier
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
People with schizophrenia may experience symptoms such as hearing...
Why exercise should be a core treatment for mental illness
People living with serious mental health conditions often face a hidden health crisis that many people do not realize.
Studies have shown that individuals with...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of autism, Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia
In recent years, scientists around the world have been working hard to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These...
I’m a doctor. This is the surprising truth about teen suicides
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "988" to the Crisis...
Scientists find how to reverse anxiety and social withdrawal
Anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal are some of the most common mental health problems in the world. Millions of people struggle with these conditions,...
Psychedelic drugs may help the brain heal after trauma
Scientists are beginning to understand more about how certain psychedelic drugs may help people recover from severe trauma.
A new study suggests that these drugs...
Diabetes and weight-loss drugs may also help fight addiction
A new study suggests that a group of medications originally designed to treat diabetes may also help prevent and treat addiction.
Researchers at Washington University...
AI therapy apps may help some people—but they also carry serious risks
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are becoming increasingly popular for discussing emotions, seeking advice, or coping with stress.
Millions of people around the world...
Popular Reports
How the brain stores remote fear memory
A remote fear memory is a memory of traumatic events that occurred in the distant past — a few months to decades ago.
A University...
Scientists find an important cause of schizophrenia
In a new study, researchers found that lack of oxygen during the period anticipating childbirth can be a cause of schizophrenia.
They described how this...
Study questions benefits of brain stimulation for memory improvement
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have raised doubts about the effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation methods, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS),...
Insomnia, loneliness and COVID-19: What you can do
The harmful effects of COVID-19 may go beyond the body, whether you've contracted the disease or not, according to University of Arizona research looking...
Natural ways to ease nerve pain from peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
It often causes pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness, especially in...