Brain & Mind
Different types of depression linked to different heart and diabetes risks
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
For years, scientists have...
Study finds a big cause of alcohol addiction
Alcohol addiction, also called alcohol use disorder, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It is one of the most...
Online therapy helps people control anxiety and asthma
A new study has found that online therapy can help adults with asthma feel less anxious and improve their daily lives. The treatment is...
Exercise, meditation, nature walks and more all can boost mental health
As the new year begins, many people are looking for ways to feel better, healthier, and more balanced.
But with so many options—like going to...
Chat-based crisis support can help prevent teen suicide
Suicide is one of the main causes of death among teenagers. Yet, many young people don’t get the mental health care they need when...
Too much antibiotics could trigger mood disorders and anxiety
Antibiotics are some of the most commonly used medicines in the world. They are very effective at treating bacterial infections and have saved countless...
How to spot borderline personality disorder
We all have trouble from time to time managing strong feelings or relationships. But for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), these are a...
These people are now the most unhappy age group
For many years, researchers believed that happiness follows a U-shaped path in life. People tend to feel fine as children, then become more stressed...
Understanding common cause of hoarding disorder
When we hear about hoarding disorder, many of us think of what we see on reality TV shows—homes packed with junk, pathways through piles...
How common anxiety and sleep drugs may harm your brain
Benzodiazepines are medicines that doctors often give to people who feel very anxious or have trouble sleeping. These drugs work fast and are helpful...
A common blood pressure drug has unexpected mental health risk
Blood pressure medicines are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world. Millions of people take them every day to protect their hearts,...
Exercise may work as well as therapy to reduce depression
A new review has found that exercise may help reduce symptoms of depression just as well as talk therapy. It may also work as...
Popular Reports
Financial stress may increase cognitive health in older adults
A study published in JAMA Network Open on December 26 has revealed a concerning link between financial stress and cognitive health in older adults.
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Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to...
A good night’s sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults struggling with mental illness,...
Major causes of depression you need to know
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, influencing their mood, thoughts,...
Pregnancy thyroid problems may raise autism risk, large study finds
A new study has found that women who have ongoing thyroid hormone problems during pregnancy may have a higher chance of giving birth to...
Major breakthrough in new, more effective depression drugs
In a new study, researchers have taken a major step that could ultimately help develop a new class of antidepressants.
It may relieve symptoms more...