Brain & Mind
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...
Depression drugs may help prevent severe gum disease
A new study has found that people who take antidepressants may be less likely to suffer from severe gum disease.
This unexpected finding could offer...
Treating PTSD early may cut heart disease risk by 50%
UCLA researchers are working on new ways to treat the physical effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Their recent studies show that helping people with...
Depression and insomnia together may greatly increase dementia risk, study finds
A large new study from Saint Louis University has found that older adults who have both depression and insomnia are at much higher risk...
These genetic variants can increase ADHD risk by 15 times
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common brain condition that often runs in families.
Scientists have known for a while that many tiny genetic changes—each...
Enlarged prostate may increase risk of depression and anxiety
A new study has found that men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, are more likely to experience depression...
Popular Reports
Marriage is better for your health and happiness, study confirms
A new study suggests that being married might help people feel healthier and happier compared to being single.
Researchers from the University of Michigan and...
This mental issue more likely to occur in middle-aged women with no child
In recent years, there's been a troubling rise in heavy drinking and alcohol-related health issues among women, especially those in their late 20s and...
One dose of this drug may lower anxiety and depression for 5 years
In a recent study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, researchers found that a one-time, single-dose treatment of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms,...
Cats can help highly emotional people reduce stress
Many people, especially those with strong and highly reactive emotions, want and would benefit from cats for reducing stress.
Funny women may satisfy men more in a romantic relationship
In a new study, researchers found that a woman who can make her partner laugh is more desirable in a long relationship.
The finding shows...