Brain & Mind
Mental health problems may double heart disease risk
Almost half of all Americans live with some form of heart disease, and about one in four lives with a mental health condition.
A new...
Stronger cannabis products linked to psychosis and addiction
A new review of nearly 100 studies has found that cannabis products with high levels of THC—the chemical that causes the “high”—are linked to...
How mindfulness may help prevent opioid addiction
Our bodies are always talking to us. When we are hungry, our stomachs growl.
When we’re cold, we shiver. When we feel pain, we try...
Can blood pressure drug beta-blockers increase depression risk?
A major new study from the Berlin Institute of Health has brought fresh insight into how beta-blockers—a common type of heart medicine—affect mental health.
This...
Scientists discover a brain chemical tied to trauma to depression
New research by neuroscientists from Columbia University and McGill University has found a brain chemical that may explain why some people who faced trauma...
Could a common blood pressure drug raise suicide risk?
A new study has raised an important health concern. It suggests that a certain type of blood pressure medicine might be linked to a...
The hidden dangers of anxiety drugs you need to know
A long time ago, scientists at Yale University began looking into a group of drugs called benzodiazepines.
These medicines were created to help people who...
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...
Popular Reports
Depression and anxiety may increase risk of heart attack and stroke
In a recent study, researchers find that people ages 45 or older who experience depression and anxiety may have a higher risk of cardiovascular...
Having a baby can reignite depression in fathers, study finds
Depression is a problem that affects many people. Sometimes, becoming a parent can make it harder.
This is what a recent study by researchers at...
Teenage stress can lead to obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure late in life
The journey from teenage years to adulthood can be stressful, and a recent study has shown that this stress can lead to serious health...
Reducing screen time boosts children’s mental health
A team of psychologists and mental health specialists in Denmark, along with a colleague from the U.K., has discovered that reducing children's screen time...
How to protect marriage from stress
For most people, maintaining a satisfying marriage is one of the most important goals in life. Yet many couples have difficulties to achieve this...