Brain & Mind
This single gene may cause mental illness
A groundbreaking international study led by the Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Leipzig Medical Center has demonstrated that changes in a...
Why we fear rare disasters more than everyday dangers
People often panic over rare but dramatic disasters like plane crashes, terror attacks, or nuclear accidents—while ignoring more common dangers such as car crashes...
Conflicts with fathers and friends can make you age faster
A new study from the University of Virginia has found that teenagers who often act in angry or aggressive ways may age faster later...
These people face higher suicide risk from genetic depression, study finds
Depression is a serious mental illness that affects people of all ages, but a new study has found that when depression begins early in...
Why some people don’t get better from depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and many people find relief through medications or therapy.
But for some individuals, even after...
Study finds shared genetic roots for mental illness and brain disorders
A major international study has uncovered deep genetic connections between brain disorders once thought to be completely separate.
Scientists from the University of Oslo and...
The hidden truth behind hoarding disorder
Many people only learn about hoarding disorder from reality TV shows, where homes are shown overflowing with objects and extreme clutter.
But these dramatic scenes...
This nutrient in brain strongly linked to anxiety disorders
People with anxiety disorders may have lower levels of an important brain chemical called choline, according to a new study from UC Davis Health.
This...
This acne drug may prevent schizophrenia, study finds
A new study has found that a widely used antibiotic could lower the risk of developing schizophrenia in young people.
Researchers discovered that adolescents who...
Scientists successfully reverse anxiety and depression
Scientists have uncovered how a specific group of brain cells deep in the amygdala—a region that helps control emotions—can drive anxiety, depression, and social...
Low vitamin D levels linked to depression, study confirms
likely to experience depression.
The research, published in the journal Biomolecules and Biomedicine, analyzed evidence from 66 studies across 31 countries.
The results show that when...
Living close to nature linked to lower risk of mental diseases
Spending time in green spaces like parks, gardens, or forests may do more than just lift your mood—it could actually protect your mental health.
A...
Popular Reports
A groundbreaking blood test for PTSD
In a new study, researchers developed a cutting-edge blood test for post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD.
The test can accurately identify people who are at...
It’s easier to forgive when you are under chronic stress
Scientists from the National Research University Higher School of Economics found that people experiencing chronic stress are more inclined to forgive, while people affected...
Why we fear rare disasters more than everyday dangers
People often panic over rare but dramatic disasters like plane crashes, terror attacks, or nuclear accidents—while ignoring more common dangers such as car crashes...
This depression drug may help fight prostate cancer
In a new study, researchers found that an antidepressant in use for decades, repurposed to fight prostate cancer, shows promise in helping patients whose...
Scientists find a major cause of depression in older people
Depression is a mental health condition including persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing a strong negative impact to daily life.
Possible...