Brain & Mind
Scientists discover new disease linked to early aging and brain problems
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown genetic disease that causes signs of early aging along with serious problems in brain function.
The study, led by...
These 3 things are the key to mental health in older people
As people grow older, mental health becomes just as important as physical health. Many people think of mental health simply as the absence of...
Common blood pressure drugs may increase suicide risk, study warns
Blood pressure medicines are widely used to protect people from serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
These medicines are often...
Study discovers a hidden cause of autism and schizophrenia
Scientists around the world are trying to better understand brain conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These conditions are complex and can affect...
Which depression drug has the fewest side effects?
Antidepressants can make a huge difference in the lives of people dealing with depression, anxiety, and other mood conditions.
They help balance chemicals in the...
New study shows hidden causes of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
For many years, scientists studying mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have focused mainly on genes and proteins. These are the building...
Can depression drug educe suicidal thoughts within hours?
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects how people feel, think, and act. For some people, it can become so severe that...
This personality trait linked to high blood pressure, study finds
High blood pressure is usually seen as a problem that affects the heart and blood vessels.
Most people know that it can increase the risk...
Meditation can change your brain within minutes, study finds
Just a few minutes of meditation may be enough to start changing your brain. A new study suggests that the effects of meditation begin...
This popular supplement may slow brain injury healing
Fish oil supplements are widely used around the world. Many people take them because they believe they support heart health and protect the brain.
These...
How high blood pressure may affect your emotional health, study finds
When people think about high blood pressure, they usually focus on its effects on the heart. It is well known that high blood pressure...
This depression drug may calm suicidal thoughts in just one day
A study from Columbia University has brought fresh hope for people struggling with severe depression and suicidal thoughts.
The research shows that ketamine, a drug...
Popular Reports
YouTube’s new ad policy is designed to protect kids. Will it drive them away...
This week, YouTube announced changes to its advertising policies for children viewing videos on the site.
The changes are designed to protect against the collection...
Scientists find root cause of dessert cravings
Have you ever finished a big meal, feeling completely full, only to find yourself reaching for dessert? Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism...
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...
How cognitive behavioral therapy changes brain and eases depression
For many years, doctors and scientists have known that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people manage depression and other mental health problems.
What has been...
The hidden connection between type 2 diabetes and depression
Type 2 diabetes and depression are two chronic conditions that significantly impact health worldwide. Interestingly, studies have shown a strong link between them, suggesting...